DR. JOSEPH J KARACIC MD
NPI 1992798417
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Joseph Karacic's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Karacic is 1992798417. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2005.

Q: What is Joseph Karacic's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Karacic was last updated on May 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since August 30, 2005PECOS Enrolled

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

259 E ERIE ST, SUITE 2350, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 926-6000(312) 926-6165 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Joseph J Karacic Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH J KARACIC MD (NPI 1992798417) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036062818) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992798417

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH J KARACICCredential: MD

Location Address259 E ERIE ST, SUITE 2350Chicago, IL 60611-2987

Mailing Address259 E Erie St, Suite 2350Chicago, IL 60611-2987 · (312) 926-6000 · Fax (312) 926-6165

Phone(312) 926-6000

Fax(312) 926-6165

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1980

Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2016

✔ NPI 1992798417 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036062818

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

259 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid036062818IL

Medicare UPINA02719

Other110071280IL · Rr Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph J Karacic Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2769418185

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050715000975

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Karacic reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

34 mi

Multi-Specialty

DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

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 2

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.

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

37 services37 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.

24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140281

Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

DIANE MARIE HEIDMANN MD

Internal Medicine

259 E ERIE ST, SUITE 2230
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 926-6000

DR. VEHNIAH KRISTIN TJONG M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

259 E ERIE ST, 13TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 695-6800

GRETCHEN YORK

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

259 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (610) 212-4235

DR. TRACY B SORCE MD

Internal Medicine

259 E ERIE ST, STE 2230
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 926-6000

DR. CURT S KREVITZ DPM

Podiatrist

259 E ERIE ST, SUITE 2230
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 926-6000

DR. KEVIN D HARDT M.D

Orthopaedic Surgery

259 E ERIE ST, 13TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 695-6800

DR. KEVIN D HARDT M.D

Orthopaedic Surgery

259 E ERIE ST, 13TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 695-6800

JI MIN KIM

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

259 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 695-4517

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 Joseph Karacic's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Karacic is 1992798417. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2005.

Where is Joseph Karacic located?

Joseph Karacic practices at 259 E Erie St Suite 2350, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 926-6000.

What is Joseph Karacic's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Joseph Karacic enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Karacic is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Karacic's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Karacic reassigns Medicare benefits to Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, IL). The 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 Joseph Karacic's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joseph Karacic affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Karacic is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Karacic was last updated on May 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.