Chris S Karas, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Columbus, OH

Chris S Karas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Columbus, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his current practice location is 285 E State St, Suite 430, Columbus, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (614) 566-9777.

Chris S Karas is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.098223) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174781587.

Contact Information

Chris S Karas, MD
285 E State St, Suite 430,
Columbus, OH 43215-4354
(614) 566-9777
(614) 566-8611

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChris S Karas
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience21 Years
Location285 E State St, Columbus, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chris S Karas attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174781587
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264585371
  • Enrollment ID: I20120309000408

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chris S Karas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174781587NPI-NPPES
494716OtherIACOVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF IA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 38343 (Iowa)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 57.007381 (Ohio)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 35.098223 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital
Hillcrest HospitalMayfield heights, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555680

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Chris S Karas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049
Entity NameOhiohealth Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578545273
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758426
Enrollment ID: O20031105000532

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Chris S Karas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chris S Karas, MD
5350 Frantz Rd,
Dublin, OH 43016-4259

Ph: () -
Chris S Karas, MD
285 E State St, Suite 430,
Columbus, OH 43215-4354

Ph: (614) 566-9777

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