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GEORGE J KARAM MD
NPI 1659803682
Anesthesiology in Portland, OR

Active since March 29, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10123 SE MARKET ST, PORTLAND, OR 97216(503) 257-2500(503) 251-6293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2024, Jan 30, 2023, Mar 29, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About George J Karam Md NPPES

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

GEORGE J KARAM MD (NPI 1659803682) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD213779) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventist Health Portland, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659803682
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE J KARAMCredential: MD
Location Address10123 SE MARKET STPortland, OR 97216-2532
Mailing Address10123 Se Market StPortland, OR 97216-2532 · (503) 257-2500
Phone(503) 257-2500
Fax(503) 251-6293
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1659803682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD213779
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
10123 SE MARKET ST, Portland, OR 97216
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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

George J Karam 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 ID6103195532
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230413000362
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 George Karam reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Portland Adventist Medical Center
Same address
Anesthesiology
10123 SE MARKET ST
Portland, OR 97216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 331 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437925310 (503) 251-6136
Columbia Anesthesia Group P S
7.8 mi
Anesthesiology
400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL
Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861448235 (360) 828-5396

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

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

Adventist Health Portland

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number380060
Location10123 SE Market StreetPortland, OR 97216 · Multnomah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MELISSA CHRISTINE HOSEY RN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (509) 335-6424
MRS. SAMANTHA LANCASTER RN-BC
Registered Nurse
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (503) 257-2500
DR. HANI DARWICH MD
Emergency Medicine
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (503) 252-2004
ADRIENNE E SOUCY MD
Hospitalist
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (503) 257-2500
AUSTIN W SMITH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (503) 257-2500
NAM THANH TRINH MD
Emergency Medicine
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (503) 257-2500
KURT DYKHUIZEN D.O.
Anesthesiology
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (503) 257-2500
LAVON ANN TURNER RN
Registered Nurse
10123 SE MARKET ST
PORTLAND, OR 97216
Multnomah County (503) 257-2500

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 George Karam's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Karam is 1659803682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2017.

Where is George Karam located?

George Karam practices at 10123 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216. The listed phone number is (503) 257-2500.

What is George Karam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is George Karam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Karam 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 George Karam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Karam reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Portland Adventist Medical Center (Portland, OR) and Columbia Anesthesia Group P S (Vancouver, WA). 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 George Karam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is George Karam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Karam is affiliated with Adventist Health Portland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Karam was last updated on May 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.