DR. NESTOR D KARAS D.D.S., M.D.
NPI 1437422854
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Walnut Creek, CA
- Individual
- Male
- Dentist
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Opted-Out Medicare
About NESTOR KARAS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nestor Karas, a provider established in Walnut Creek, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in oral and maxillofacial surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437422854 assigned on February 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223S0112X with license number 35742 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1437422854 Verify this NPI
- Provider Name
- DR. NESTOR D KARAS D.D.S., M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1800 SAN MIGUEL DR WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
- Location Phone
- (925) 933-6190
- Location Fax
- (925) 945-7320
- Mailing Address
- 1800 SAN MIGUEL DR WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
- Mailing Phone
- (925) 933-6190
- Mailing Fax
- (925) 945-7320
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-15-2012
- Last Update Date
- 02-15-2012
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A dentist like Nestor Karas is a skilled in and licensed provider that diagnoses and treats problems with patients teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dentists educate patients on how to take care of the teeth and gums and provide information on diet choices that affect oral health. Dentists must be licensed in the state in which they work.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Nestor Karas opted out of Medicare effective on 02-06-2025 until 02-06-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare and cannot order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223S0112X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- 35742
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00A605440 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 02-06-2025
Opt-Out End Date: 02-06-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? No
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WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437422854, enumerated as an "individual" on February 15, 2012.
The provider is located at 1800 SAN MIGUEL DR WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 and the phone number is (925) 933-6190.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223S0112X and a focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
