Alexandros Karavas, M.D.
NPI 1023201563 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexandros Karavas, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1023201563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023201563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 277338 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
173 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 44 | $52 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 20 | $181 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 20 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 17 | $136 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 15 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$689 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 830 Harrison AveSte 3400, Moakley BuildingBoston, MA 02118Phone: (617) 414-8060Fax: (617) 414-8012
- 319 S Manning BlvdSuite110Albany, NY 12208-1742Phone: (518) 525-2551Fax: (518) 525-2522
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-18
- Last updated
- 2022-03-14
- Certified
- 2022-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexandros Karavas's NPI number?
- Alexandros Karavas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023201563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexandros Karavas's specialty?
- Alexandros Karavas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexandros Karavas located?
- Alexandros Karavas's practice location on file with NPPES is 732 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118.
- What is Alexandros Karavas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexandros Karavas is (617) 638-8488.
- Does Alexandros Karavas accept Medicare?
- Alexandros Karavas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexandros Karavas's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexandros Karavas's NPI (1023201563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.