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WILLIAM JAMES KARAKASH MD
NPI 1285432195
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since March 05, 2025PECOS Enrolled
251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611(303) 929-0961 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About William James Karakash Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WILLIAM JAMES KARAKASH MD (NPI 1285432195) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.087908) and active in the NPI registry since March 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285432195
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM JAMES KARAKASHCredential: MD
Location Address251 E HURON STChicago, IL 60611-3055
Mailing Address1636 N Orchard St Apt 3Chicago, IL 60614-5192 · (303) 929-0961
Phone(303) 929-0961
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 5, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1285432195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.087908
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
251 E HURON ST, Chicago, IL 60611
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

William James Karakash Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARK WANG M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
251 E HURON ST, FEINBERG PAVILION
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 503-8144
DR. MARLEY ANN DOYLE M/D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
251 E HURON ST, GALTER 3-150, C
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-6895
CASSIDY SCHWAB MD
Anesthesiology
251 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-0061
SEONG PARK
Internal Medicine
251 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-2000
EMMA WALLS GREEVER MD
Emergency Medicine
251 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-2000
NICOLE ELIZABETH TRUPIANO MD
Dermatology
251 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-2000
ASHRAF SAMHAN MD
Internal Medicine
251 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-2000
DR. SABINA SPIGNER MD, MS, MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
251 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-2000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Karakash's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Karakash is 1285432195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 5, 2025.

Where is William Karakash located?

William Karakash practices at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (303) 929-0961.

What is William Karakash's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is William Karakash enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Karakash is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Karakash was last updated on June 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 51 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.