MICHAEL D. KARAGAS MD – NPI #1578568408
Obstetrics & Gynecology
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
MICHAEL KARAGAS is a physician located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578568408 to MICHAEL KARAGAS on June 16, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Jul 31, 2008. 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 MICHAEL KARAGAS below.
NPI Profile for
MICHAEL D. KARAGAS
(about 21 years ago)
SUITE 11
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410-5127 Phone: (361) 767-9601 Fax: (361) 767-9604
Identifiers for MICHAEL KARAGAS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | TX | 0034RE |
| MEDICAID | TX | 114482601 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207V00000X - Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary) |
TX | G3509 |
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
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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