JOSEPH KARAM M.D. – NPI #1174866917
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

JOSEPH KARAM is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174866917 to JOSEPH KARAM on March 30, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Nov 15, 2019. 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 JOSEPH KARAM below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH KARAM

NPI Number
1174866917
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH KARAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
835 S WOLCOTT AVE
ROOM E-270
CHICAGO, IL 60612-3748
Phone: (312) 996-9858 Fax: (312) 996-9025
Mailing address
835 S WOLCOTT AVE RM E-270
CHICAGO, IL 60612-3748
Phone: (312) 996-7161 Fax: (312) 996-9025
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
IL 036150734
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
IL 036150734

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH KARAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
      1740 WEST TAYLOR ST SUITE 1400
      CHICAGO, IL 60612

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