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Active NPI 1013478593 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher J Karasch , DO

Anesthesiology • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Karasch, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Karasch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1625 N CAMPBELL AVE.

Dr. Karasch is affiliated with Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1625 N Campbell Ave

Tucson, AZ 857194330

Telephone 5206267141
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Banner Pharmacy Services Llc Facility NPI 1154384899

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Tucson, AZ

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -14.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.5 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
307 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (1513 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karasch (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Tucson Specialty Average (21.5 Years) 21.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
22 22 $951.14 $133.98
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
19 19 $831.32 $117.24
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
11 11 $1067.73 $152.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-06-14
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA 61403062

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Ps

909 Squalicum Way, Bellingham, WA 982252077

Phone: 3606473377

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2023

Registered at 909 SQUALICUM WAY STE 102, BELLINGHAM, WA 982252077 (Tel: 3606473377)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 14, 2023

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KARASCH, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #61403062 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2020

Registered at 1625 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 857194330 (Tel: 5206267141)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2020

Registered at 1625 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 857194330 (Tel: 5206267141)

NPI Profile Active March 27, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 27, 2019

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST # 461, TORRANCE, CA 905022059 (Tel: 4243068070)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2019

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST # 461, TORRANCE, CA 905022059 (Tel: 4243068070)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KARASCH

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 27, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013478593
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 27, 2019
Last Update: June 14, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

909 Squalicum Way Ste 102

Bellingham, WA 982252077

Phone: 3606473377

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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