Dr. Joseph Karam , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Joseph Karam, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Dr. Karam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 835 S WOLCOTT AVE.
Dr. Karam is affiliated with The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
835 S Wolcott Ave
Room E-270
Chicago, IL 606123748
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2011
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL
Practicing in Chicago, IL (1064 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
|
98 | 47 | $396.24 | $60.04 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
75 | 56 | $375.33 | $66.13 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
50 | 36 | $556.20 | $100.92 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
16 | 16 | $465.00 | $86.87 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
835 S Wolcott Ave Mc, Chicago, IL 606123748
Phone: 3129965625
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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Registered at 835 S WOLCOTT AVE RM E-270, CHICAGO, IL 606123748 (Tel: 3129967161)
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036150734 in IL)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 835 S WOLCOTT AVE, ROOM E-270, CHICAGO, IL 606123748 (Tel: 3129969858)
Registered at 835 S WOLCOTT AVE, ROOM E-270, CHICAGO, IL 606123748 (Tel: 3129969858)
Recorded as JOSEPH KARAM, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
835 S Wolcott Ave Rm E-270
Chicago, IL 606123748
Phone: 3129967161
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