Dr Chafic Karam, MD - Medicare Neurology in Portland, OR

Dr Chafic Karam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Penn-medical Group and his current practice location is 3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8, Portland, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 494-7772.

Dr Chafic Karam is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD174819) 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 1326200163.

Contact Information

Dr Chafic Karam, MD
3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8,
Portland, OR 97239-4501
(503) 494-7772
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chafic Karam
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience18 Years
Location3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8, Portland, Oregon
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:
  • Dr Chafic Karam graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326200163
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385802743
  • Enrollment ID: I20200901000024

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chafic Karam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326200163NPI-NPPES
ENROLLEDMedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology MD174819 (Oregon)Primary
2084N0008XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine MD174819 (Oregon)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Of Univ Of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Pennsylvania HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Penn-medical Group62047309553051

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. Dr Chafic Karam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Penn-medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235527342
PECOS PAC ID: 6204730955
Enrollment ID: O20141111000091

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. Dr Chafic Karam 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
Dr Chafic Karam, MD
3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8,
Portland, OR 97239-4501

Ph: (503) 494-7772
Dr Chafic Karam, MD
3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8,
Portland, OR 97239-4501

Ph: (503) 494-7772

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