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GEORGIOS KARANASTASIS
NPI 1689811978
Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, IL

Active since January 08, 2009Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2027
12800 S RIDGELAND AVE STE E, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 429-3700(708) 429-4460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Georgios Karanastasis NPPES

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

GEORGIOS KARANASTASIS (NPI 1689811978) is an individual internal medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036122134) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in Orland Park.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689811978
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGIOS KARANASTASIS
Location Address12800 S RIDGELAND AVE STE EPalos Heights, IL 60463-2391
Mailing Address12800 S Ridgeland Ave Ste EPalos Heights, IL 60463-2391
Phone(708) 429-3700
Fax(708) 429-4460
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1689811978 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036122134
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
12800 S RIDGELAND AVE STE E, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 115614 S Harlem Ave Ste FOrland Park, IL 60462-4401 · Phone (708) 429-3700 · Fax (708) 429-4460

Other Identifiers 1

Other036122134IL · Illinois State License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Georgios Karanastasis has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2023 through April 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2023
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60463 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 10

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
30 suppliers94 claims205 services$5.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
15 suppliers41 claims43 services$1.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Lubricant, individual sterile packet, each A4332
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers13 claims1,820 services$0.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
2 suppliers13 claims3,420 services$1.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$46.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers34 claims34 services$12.93 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 3

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

SANDHYA NAGUBADI M.D.
Internal Medicine
12800 S RIDGELAND AVE STE E
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 429-3700
IMMPACT CARDIOLOGY SC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
12800 S RIDGELAND AVE STE E
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 429-3700
CHIN-HUSN SHIH
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12800 S RIDGELAND AVE STE E
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 429-3700

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 Georgios Karanastasis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Georgios Karanastasis is 1689811978. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2009.

Where is Georgios Karanastasis located?

Georgios Karanastasis practices at 12800 S Ridgeland Ave Ste E, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 429-3700.

What is Georgios Karanastasis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Georgios Karanastasis enrolled in Medicare?

No. Georgios Karanastasis has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Georgios Karanastasis was last updated on December 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.