Joseph Richard Karam, MD - Medicare General Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Joseph Richard Karam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice South Texas Oncology And Hematology, Pllc and his current practice location is 4383 Medical Dr Ste 126, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 593-5700.

Joseph Richard Karam is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q3028) 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 1497999718.

Contact Information

Joseph Richard Karam, MD
4383 Medical Dr Ste 126,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3307
(210) 593-5700
(210) 504-5001

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Richard Karam
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience15 Years
Location4383 Medical Dr Ste 126, San Antonio, Texas
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:
  • Joseph Richard Karam attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497999718
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/30/2009
  • Last Update Date: 10/23/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749426567
  • Enrollment ID: I20150622000509

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Richard Karam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497999718NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery Q3028 (Texas)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist HospitalSan antonio, TXHospital
Baptist Medical CenterSan antonio, TXHospital
Christus Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Texas Oncology And Hematology, Pllc448661802243

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. Joseph Richard Karam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Texas Oncology And Hematology, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770664542
PECOS PAC ID: 4486618022
Enrollment ID: O20041115000331

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. Joseph Richard 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
Joseph Richard Karam, MD
4383 Medical Dr Ste 126,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3307

Ph: (210) 593-5700
Joseph Richard Karam, MD
4383 Medical Dr Ste 126,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3307

Ph: (210) 593-5700

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