DR. MATTHEW SCOTT KARAFIN MD
NPI 1700089406
Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC
About Dr. Matthew Scott Karafin Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MATTHEW SCOTT KARAFIN MD (NPI 1700089406) is an individual blood banking & transfusion medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2020-04579) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2007).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
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. Matthew Scott Karafin 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.
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Unc Hospitals
Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27514 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
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 Matthew Karafin's NPI number?
The NPI number for Matthew Karafin is 1700089406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2007.
Where is Matthew Karafin located?
Matthew Karafin practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The listed phone number is (919) 966-4676.
What is Matthew Karafin's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZB0001X.
Is Matthew Karafin enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Matthew Karafin 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.
Is Matthew Karafin affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Matthew Karafin is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Matthew Karafin was last updated on March 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
