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BRENDA KARAS
NPI 1790260602
Nurse Practitioner in Frankfort, IL

Active since September 26, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8698 GRAYSTONE CT, FRANKFORT, IL 60423(708) 899-5522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 7, 2022, Sep 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Brenda Karas NPPES

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

BRENDA KARAS (NPI 1790260602) is an individual nurse practitioner in Frankfort, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209.017878) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790260602
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameBRENDA KARAS
Location Address8698 GRAYSTONE CTFrankfort, IL 60423-8749
Mailing Address8698 Graystone CtFrankfort, IL 60423-8749 · (708) 899-5522
Phone(708) 899-5522
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1790260602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 209.017878✔ Licensed in IL · 209017
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
8698 GRAYSTONE CT, Frankfort, IL 60423
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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

Brenda Karas 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 ID8921349176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190416001961
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Brenda Karas reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Crest Hill Clinic Ltd
18 mi
Chiropractor
2430 PLAINFIELD RD
Crest Hill, IL 60403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437554086 (815) 439-2121
Vpa PC
20 mi
Family Medicine
1000 BURR RIDGE PKWY STE 201
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629692785 (312) 818-4650
Transitions Home Medical Group PLLC
37 mi
Nurse Practitioner
2312 TOUHY AVE
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871890657 (847) 515-1505

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
195 services64 patients
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 93926
An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive test using sound waves to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors assess blood flow, identify blockages, and monitor the health of grafts.
92 services61 patients
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922
An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.
58 services45 patients
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93923
This procedure involves using sound waves to produce images of your arm and leg arteries. It helps identify blockages or abnormalities that could lead to conditions like stroke or peripheral artery disease. It's non-invasive and painless.
34 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60423 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

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 Brenda Karas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Karas is 1790260602. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2018.

Where is Brenda Karas located?

Brenda Karas practices at 8698 Graystone Ct, Frankfort, IL 60423. The listed phone number is (708) 899-5522.

What is Brenda Karas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Brenda Karas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda Karas 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 Brenda Karas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brenda Karas reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Crest Hill Clinic Ltd (Crest Hill, IL), Vpa PC (Burr Ridge, IL) and Transitions Home Medical Group PLLC (Elk Grove Village, IL). 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 Brenda Karas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brenda Karas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Brenda Karas as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Karas was last updated on September 7, 2022. 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.