Dr. William James Karakash , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. William Karakash, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL. Practice services are available at 251 E HURON ST under active NPI credentials.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 606113055
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
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Practicing in Chicago, IL (1064 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2026-06-16NUCC 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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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Registered at 251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 606113055 (Tel: 3039290961)
Registered at 1636 N ORCHARD ST APT 3, CHICAGO, IL 606145192 (Tel: 3039290961)
Recorded as WILLIAM KARAKASH, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #125.087908 in IL)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1975 ZONAL AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 900895601 (Tel: 3039290961)
Registered at 2600 W GRAND AVE, ALHAMBRA, CA 918011635 (Tel: 3039290961)
Recorded as WILLIAM KARAKASH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1636 N Orchard St Apt 3
Chicago, IL 606145192
Phone: 3039290961
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