DR. TOMER ZACHARIAH KARAS M.D.
NPI 1649375361
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Orlando, FL

Q: What is Tomer Karas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tomer Karas is 1649375361. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Q: What is Tomer Karas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tomer Karas was last updated on February 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.01/100

CMS Quality Rating

217 HILLCREST ST, ORLANDO, FL 32801(407) 425-1566(407) 422-0166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 7, 2020, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Tomer Zachariah Karas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TOMER ZACHARIAH KARAS M.D. (NPI 1649375361) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Orlando, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME96182) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando, and maintains a secondary practice location in Miami.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649375361

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. TOMER ZACHARIAH KARASCredential: M.D.

Location Address217 HILLCREST STOrlando, FL 32801-1211

Mailing Address217 Hillcrest StreetOrlando, FL 32801-1211 · (407) 425-1566 · Fax (407) 422-0166

Phone(407) 425-1566

Fax(407) 422-0166

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1649375361 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME96182

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

217 HILLCREST ST, Orlando, FL 32801

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11201 NW 16th St, Miami VA MC, Surgical (112)Miami, FL 33125-1624 · Phone (305) 575-3244

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. and more.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

Dr. Tomer Zachariah Karas 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 ID941570915

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170725000023

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 10

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.

Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart 93314

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart. These images help identify heart conditions by showing the size, structure, and motion of your heart. A report is then prepared detailing the findings.

66 services66 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

40 services40 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

38 services38 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

20 services20 patients

Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 33405

The aortic valve replacement on a heart-lung machine is a procedure where your faulty aortic valve is replaced with a new one. During this operation, a machine takes over the job of your heart and lungs, ensuring the blood supply to your body is maintained.

18 services18 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Adventhealth Orlando

Acute Care Hospitals · Orlando, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100007

Location601 E Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803 · Orange County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32801 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

$171.84 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

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.

78.01/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

57.51

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

69.18

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery

Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.

34%93 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

95%133 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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