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DR. FRED GUO KARAISZ MD
NPI 1386209161
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Columbia, SC

Active since May 07, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-8866(803) 933-3049 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2026, May 30, 2025, May 7, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Fred Guo Karaisz Md NPPES

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

DR. FRED GUO KARAISZ MD (NPI 1386209161) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (97362) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386209161
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRED GUO KARAISZCredential: MD
Location Address3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120Columbia, SC 29203-6850
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Ste 300Greenville, SC 29601-2899 · (864) 522-8603
Phone(803) 434-8866
Fax(803) 933-3049
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1386209161 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 97362✔ Licensed in MO · 2025017760
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2025017760 (MO)
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120, Columbia, SC 29203
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div IM GastroenterologySaint Louis, MO 63110-1003 · Phone (314) 747-2066 · Fax (314) 362-2357

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Fred Guo Karaisz Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294068003
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250806003993
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Fred Karaisz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
3.4 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 200
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346761897 (803) 296-9200
Washington University
602 mi
Multi-Specialty
660 S EUCLID AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,133 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992746903 (314) 747-5192

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260032
LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Creve Coeur, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260162
Location12634 Olive BoulevardCreve Coeur, MO 63141 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Prisma Health Baptist

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420086
Location1330 Taylor At Marion StColumbia, SC 29220 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

MR. BALBIR SINGH MINHAS MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866
MS. LESLIE SHAQUANDA ANTHONY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866
MONICA LEWIS CULLER NP
Nurse Practitioner
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866
DR. JOSEPH MESERVE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866
ANTHONY DEAN LOWMAN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866
SHERYL DURANT SINGLETON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866
MOHAMMAD ABUDALOU MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866
MEGAN KELLY MURPHY PA
Physician Assistant
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8866

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 Fred Karaisz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fred Karaisz is 1386209161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2019.

Where is Fred Karaisz located?

Fred Karaisz practices at 3 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 120, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-8866.

What is Fred Karaisz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Fred Karaisz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fred Karaisz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Fred Karaisz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fred Karaisz reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands (Columbia, SC) and Washington University (Saint Louis, MO). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Fred Karaisz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fred Karaisz accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Fred Karaisz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Fred Karaisz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fred Karaisz is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fred Karaisz was last updated on September 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 59 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.