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Active NPI 1265451942 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Sumner E Karas , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Springfield, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sumner Karas, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Springfield, MA. Practice services are available at 300 BIRNIE AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 Birnie Ave
Suite 201

Springfield, MA 011071107

Telephone 4137854666
Fax 4138464756
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Springfield, MA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
35 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MA (746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
82.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
1,268 133 $10.00 $1.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
499 436 $91.94 $28.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
228 176 $165.00 $72.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
160 138 $327.34 $61.17
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
121 121 $97.52 $36.07
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view
103 102 $67.08 $20.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
97 96 $230.00 $109.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
74 74 $265.00 $110.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
68 63 $93.00 $31.99
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
49 48 $87.31 $35.25
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
48 48 $3081.00 $179.56
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope
48 48 $3081.00 $352.98
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
33 33 $4967.00 $1077.36
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view
17 17 $75.82 $26.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
16 14 $105.00 $45.25
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
13 12 $63.00 $25.03
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
11 11 $78.00 $25.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MA 52302

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
6177506 (MA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Cameron Card , CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003597303

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Robert Cowan , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1003834490

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Samantha Bouthillette , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1013268218

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Stephen Stratton , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1013800580

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Robert Krushell , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013935105

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Tamer Bahgat , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013938356

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 15, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 15, 2010

Registered at 300 BIRNIE AVE, SUITE 201, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011071107 (Tel: 4137854666)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 15, 2010

Registered at 300 BIRNIE AVE, SUITE 201, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011071107 (Tel: 4137854666)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 15, 2010

Recorded as SUMNER KARAS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 15, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #52302 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265451942
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 19, 2006
Last Update: April 15, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

300 Birnie Ave, Suite 201

Springfield, MA 011071107

Phone: 4137854666

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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