AVRAAM KARAS, M.D., P.A.
NPI 1982924122
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Baltimore, MD
NPI Status: Active since June 10, 2010
Contact Information
5601 LOCH RAVEN BLVD
SUITE 404
BALTIMORE, MD
ZIP 21239
Phone: (410) 323-4041
Fax: (410) 532-6155
- Organization
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascula...
About AVRAAM KARAS, M.D., P.A.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Avraam Karas, M.d., P.a., a provider established in Baltimore, Maryland operating as a Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982924122 assigned on June 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Avraam C Karas M.d. (President)
- NPI
- 1982924122
- Provider Name
- AVRAAM KARAS, M.D., P.A.
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 5601 LOCH RAVEN BLVD SUITE 404 BALTIMORE, MD 21239
- Location Phone
- (410) 323-4041
- Location Fax
- (410) 532-6155
- Mailing Address
- 5601 LOCH RAVEN BLVD SUITE 404 BALTIMORE, MD 21239
- Mailing Phone
- (410) 323-4041
- Mailing Fax
- (410) 532-6155
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-10-2010
- Last Update Date
- 07-26-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
- Taxonomy Code
- 208G00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4754 | OTHER (01) | MD | MEDICARE PROVIDER TRANSACTION ACCESS NUMBER (PTAN) |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1982924122, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982924122, enumerated as an "organization" on June 10, 2010.
The provider is located at 5601 LOCH RAVEN BLVD SUITE 404 BALTIMORE, MD 21239 and the phone number is (410) 323-4041.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
