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Active NPI 1205270477 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Patrick Jacob Karas , MD

Neurological Surgery • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Patrick Karas, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2014, Dr. Karas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR.

Dr. Karas is affiliated with Utmb Faculty Group Practice and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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

Practice Address

1005 Harborside Dr 5th Floor

Galveston, TX 775554202

Telephone 4097726782
Fax 4097724456
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Utmb Faculty Group Practice Facility NPI 1942241146

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Galveston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -2.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.6 Yrs
State Avg: 25.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Galveston, TX (703 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karas (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Galveston Specialty Average (14.6 Years) 14.6 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
53 36 $193.47 $65.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
28 28 $288.36 $80.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
15 15 $437.20 $133.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
14 14 $275.57 $96.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-03-01
Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License TX T3109

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Neurological Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License TX BP10049681

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

200 Blossom St, Webster, TX 775984204

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

250 Blossom St, Webster, TX 775984204

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

Po Box, Dallas, TX 752650859

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

250 Blossom St, Webster, TX 775984241

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

511 Park Grove Dr, Katy, TX 774501759

Phone: 2813987001

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 775555302

Phone: 4097722222

Secondary Practice Locations

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304000

Phone: 7137926161

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 650859, DEPT 710, DALLAS, TX 75265 (Tel: 4097722222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 28, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137922991)

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Updated Practice Location December 01, 2021

Registered at 1005 HARBORSIDE DR 5TH FLOOR, GALVESTON, TX 775554202 (Tel: 4097726782)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 650859 DEPT 710, DALLAS, TX 752654202 (Tel: 4097720620)

NPI Profile Active December 28, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 28, 2015

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 9A, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 2167891862)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2015

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 9A, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 2167891862)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 28, 2015

Recorded as PATRICK KARAS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 28, 2015

Neurological Surgery (License #BP10049681 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 18, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205270477
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 18, 2013
Last Update: March 01, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 650859, Dept 710

Dallas, TX 75265

Phone: 4097722222

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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