Active NPI 1497999718 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Richard Karam , MD

Surgery • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Karam, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2009, Dr. Karam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4383 MEDICAL DR STE 126.

Dr. Karam is affiliated with South Texas Oncology And Hematology, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, repair of groin hernia 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

4383 Medical Dr Ste 126

San Antonio, TX 782293307

Telephone 2105935700

Fax 2105045001

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 South Texas Oncology And Hematology, Pllc Facility NPI 1770664542

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -5.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

169 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karam (17 Years) 17 Yrs

San Antonio Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$494.48	$158.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$329.20	$105.30
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	32	32	$1901.34	$594.62
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	32	32	$1250.55	$526.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	26	$367.62	$122.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	22	$260.34	$86.61
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	25	25	$26.46	$8.65
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	25	25	$23.31	$7.61
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	24	24	$31.68	$10.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	23	$161.39	$52.00
49593 Initial repair of sliding hernia of abdomen, 3-10 cm in length	17	17	$1641.78	$522.95
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$638.55	$210.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$528.75	$159.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	69	$356.31	$107.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	35	$263.16	$84.26
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	31	$18.92	$8.16
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	25	25	$1255.11	$464.24
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	24	23	$23.31	$7.39
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	20	20	$1911.90	$598.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$373.08	$120.67
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	15	15	$31.68	$9.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$528.75	$159.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$356.31	$107.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	29	$265.87	$87.10
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	28	28	$1250.58	$487.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$376.00	$119.64
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	19	19	$1904.60	$569.32
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	16	16	$9.00	$2.83
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$650.85	$213.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$356.31	$109.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$528.75	$163.39
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	31	31	$1249.53	$503.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	23	$267.06	$89.05
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	26	26	$1904.46	$527.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$379.50	$120.32
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	13	$9.00	$2.80
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$650.85	$215.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$355.87	$102.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$528.75	$160.48
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	24	24	$1276.11	$505.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$219.65	$72.93
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	21	21	$1957.64	$612.62
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$650.85	$189.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$482.22	$135.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$356.31	$105.40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	55	17	$215.67	$71.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$527.54	$160.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	27	$217.24	$71.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$429.23	$135.02
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	20	20	$1966.38	$637.97
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$320.13	$99.83
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	18	18	$1278.30	$472.63
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$2139.30	$711.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$356.31	$100.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$528.75	$154.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	21	$213.06	$68.21
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	21	21	$1449.15	$372.58
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1950.03	$589.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	14	$482.22	$129.40
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	14	$334.38	$95.74
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$650.85	$193.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$348.17	$103.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	43	42	$597.69	$196.48
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	14	$213.51	$70.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$514.98	$157.18
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1860.60	$592.49
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	15	15	$2001.40	$656.46
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$633.98	$198.24
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	12	12	$61.11	$17.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX Q3028

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

South Texas Oncology And Hematology, Pllc

4383 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 782293307

Phone: 2105935700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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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NPI Profile Active October 23, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2017

Registered at 4383 MEDICAL DR STE 126, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293307 (Tel: 2105935700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2017

Registered at 4383 MEDICAL DR STE 126, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293307 (Tel: 2105935700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 23, 2017

Recorded as JOSEPH KARAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 23, 2017

Surgery (License #Q3028 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active June 30, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2015

Registered at 8042 WURZBACH ROAD, SUITE 630, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 (Tel: 2106145067)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2015

Registered at 8042 WURZBACH ROAD, SUITE 630, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 (Tel: 2106145067)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2015

Recorded as JOSEPH KARAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2015

Surgery (License #Q3028 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 30, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497999718

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 30, 2009

Last Update: October 23, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4383 Medical Dr Ste 126

San Antonio, TX 782293307

Phone: 2105935700

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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