Vasili Karas, M.D.
NPI 1063778413 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063778413
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.142401 (IL)
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
14 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
4,206 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 | 683 | $93 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 518 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 413 | $41 |
| X-Ray for Bone Length Assessment77073 | 403 | $46 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 317 | $75 |
| Computer-Assisted Surgery for Muscle and Bone Procedure20985 | 284 | $158 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 360 | 206 |
| Meloxicam | 330 | 220 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 286 | 165 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 170 | 141 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 139 | 111 |
| Mupirocin | 117 | 109 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 114 | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133,798 across 84 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)
- 331 W Surf St Ste 6400Chicago, IL 60657-7227Phone: (773) 433-3130Fax: (773) 433-3127
- 3000 N Halsted St Ste 525Chicago, IL 60657-9269Phone: (847) 903-1971Fax: (773) 433-3127
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-10
- Last updated
- 2023-01-25
- Certified
- 2023-01-25
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.