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DR. IOANNIS KARAKIS M.D.
NPI 1386819969
Psychiatry & Neurology - Epilepsy in Boston, MA

Active since April 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
55 FRUIT ST # 739-L, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-3311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ioannis Karakis M.d. NPPES

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

DR. IOANNIS KARAKIS M.D. (NPI 1386819969) is an individual epilepsy provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Georgia (67662) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386819969
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084E0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. IOANNIS KARAKISCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 FRUIT ST # 739-L, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGYBoston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr Se Ofc 335Atlanta, GA 30303-3049 · (404) 616-4013
Phone(617) 726-3311
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1386819969 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · EpilepsyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084E0001X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 67662
Definition
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy, including new-onset, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations (the elderly, women, patients with co-morbidities). Epilepsy is a multidisciplinary field that provides comprehensive care of the patient.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 229384 (MA)
55 FRUIT ST # 739-L, Boston, MA 02114
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ioannis Karakis M.d. 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 ID1951566140
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250107001878
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 95720
This procedure monitors brain wave activity over 12-26 hours using Video EEG (VEEG). It involves recording brain waves and video to detect irregularities. A healthcare professional will review the data and provide a report. It's non-invasive and safe.
21 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rex Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Raleigh, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340114
Location4420 Lake Boone TrailRaleigh, NC 27607 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.49
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost75.54

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 Ioannis Karakis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ioannis Karakis is 1386819969. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2008.

Where is Ioannis Karakis located?

Ioannis Karakis practices at 55 Fruit St # 739-L Massachusetts General Hospital, Department Of Neurology, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-3311.

What is Ioannis Karakis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Epilepsy, with taxonomy code 2084E0001X.

Is Ioannis Karakis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ioannis Karakis 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.

What insurance does Ioannis Karakis accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Ioannis Karakis 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 Ioannis Karakis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ioannis Karakis is affiliated with Unc Hospitals and Rex Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ioannis Karakis was last updated on November 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.