STEVEN P. KARAS MD – NPI #1245221910
Internal Medicine
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
STEVEN KARAS is a physician located in MELBOURNE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245221910 to STEVEN KARAS on November 02, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 29, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEVEN KARAS below.
NPI Profile for
STEVEN P. KARAS
(more than 20 years ago)
MELBOURNE, FL 32901-2607 Phone: (321) 312-3494 Fax: (321) 952-6946
ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955-4306 Phone: (321) 312-3494 Fax: (321) 951-7408
Identifiers for STEVEN KARAS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICARE | FL | 12680Z |
| OTHER | RR MEDICARE | FL | 060030539 |
| MEDICAID | FL | 054366700 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RI0011X - Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary) |
FL | ME59622 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
STEVEN KARAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1350 S HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901 - PALM BAY HOSPITAL1425 MALABAR RD, NE
PALM BAY, FL 32907 - VIERA HOSPITAL8745 N WICKHAM RD
MELBOURNE, FL 32940
- HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1350 S HICKORY ST
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