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

Active since August 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: August 16, 2026.

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph J Karacic 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.

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.

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
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

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.