DEAN E KARAS MD
NPI 1437287794
Family Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Active since March 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3135 PROSPECT AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64128(816) 209-1237(816) 209-1238 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dean E Karas Md NPPES

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

DEAN E KARAS MD (NPI 1437287794) is an individual family medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2007035569) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health Bergan Mercy, and maintains a secondary practice location in Junction City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437287794
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDEAN E KARASCredential: MD
Location Address3135 PROSPECT AVEKansas City, MO 64128-1552
Mailing Address334 Sage RdLansing, KS 66043-6245 · (913) 240-4305
Fax(816) 209-1238
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1995
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2025
NPI 1437287794 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2007035569
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
3135 PROSPECT AVE, Kansas City, MO 64128

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11102 Saint Marys RdJunction City, KS 66441-4139 · Phone (785) 238-4444 · Fax (785) 762-5133

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dean E Karas 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 ID7012086952
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080519000751, I20250128004567
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
42 services39 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
37 services36 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
32 services32 patients
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 99282
An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Chi Health Bergan Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280060
Location7500 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68124 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi Health Lakeside

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number280130
Location16901 Lakeside Hills CtOmaha, NE 68130 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64128 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.82 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $24.45 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$15.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$69.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3135 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Family Medicine
3135 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3135 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
3135 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Internal Medicine
3135 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3135 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
3135 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128

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 Dean Karas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dean Karas is 1437287794. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2007.

Where is Dean Karas located?

Dean Karas practices at 3135 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128. The listed phone number is (816) 209-1237.

What is Dean Karas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Dean Karas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dean Karas 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 Dean Karas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Dean Karas 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 Dean Karas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dean Karas is affiliated with Chi Health Bergan Mercy and Chi Health Lakeside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dean Karas was last updated on February 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.