Patrick Jacob Karas, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Galveston, TX

Patrick Jacob Karas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Galveston, Texas. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 1005 Harborside Dr 5th Floor, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-6782.

Patrick Jacob Karas is licensed to practice in Texas (license number T3109) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205270477.

Contact Information

Patrick Jacob Karas, MD
1005 Harborside Dr 5th Floor,
Galveston, TX 77555-4202
(409) 772-6782
(409) 772-4456

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePatrick Jacob Karas
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience10 Years
Location1005 Harborside Dr 5th Floor, Galveston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Patrick Jacob Karas attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205270477
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2013
  • Last Update Date: 03/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517364748
  • Enrollment ID: I20210930000854

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Patrick Jacob Karas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205270477NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery BP10049681 (Texas)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery T3109 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Patrick Jacob Karas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438
Entity NamePhysicians Referral Service
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073574810
PECOS PAC ID: 7911801410
Enrollment ID: O20031125000953

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Patrick Jacob Karas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Patrick Jacob Karas, MD
Po Box 650859, Dept 710,
Dallas, TX 75265

Ph: (409) 772-2222
Patrick Jacob Karas, MD
1005 Harborside Dr 5th Floor,
Galveston, TX 77555-4202

Ph: (409) 772-6782

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