John Kareus, DO
NPI 1033138821 · Neurology Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Kareus, DO is a Neurology Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1033138821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033138821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N-6772 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
283 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 154 | $61 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Upper Neck and Back of Head Nerve64405 | 47 | $60 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 38 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 117 | 15 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 115 | 16 |
| Levetiracetam | 101 | 16 |
| Memantine Hcl | 95 | 13 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 91 | 11 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 71 | 11 |
| Onabotulinumtoxinabrand: Botox | 59 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$471 across 17 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2015-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Kareus's NPI number?
- John Kareus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033138821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Kareus's specialty?
- John Kareus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Kareus located?
- John Kareus's practice location on file with NPPES is 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4067.
- What is John Kareus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Kareus is (479) 274-3300.
- Does John Kareus accept Medicare?
- John Kareus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Kareus's NPI active?
- Yes — John Kareus's NPI (1033138821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.