Dr Joseph Karam, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

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Dr Joseph Karam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and his current practice location is 835 S Wolcott Ave, Room E-270, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 996-9858.

Dr Joseph Karam is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036150734) 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 1174866917.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Karam, MD
835 S Wolcott Ave, Room E-270,
Chicago, IL 60612-3748
(312) 996-9858
(312) 996-9025

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Karam
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location835 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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 Joseph Karam graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174866917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2013
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274842471
  • Enrollment ID: I20191213000734

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Karam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174866917NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 036150734 (Illinois)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036150734 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Illinois HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois3072422716923

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 Joseph Karam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386863819
PECOS PAC ID: 3072422716
Enrollment ID: O20031112000158

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 Joseph 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 Joseph Karam, MD
835 S Wolcott Ave Rm E-270,
Chicago, IL 60612-3748

Ph: (312) 996-7161		Dr Joseph Karam, MD
835 S Wolcott Ave, Room E-270,
Chicago, IL 60612-3748

Ph: (312) 996-9858

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