Dean Karras, MD
NPI 1265472278 · Internal Medicine Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dean Karras, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1265472278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265472278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9401429 (NC)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
15,843 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,622 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,540 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,321 | $15 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 1,046 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 973 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 174 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,011 | 243 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 722 | 197 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 557 | 151 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 529 | 134 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 524 | 152 |
| Losartan Potassium | 478 | 119 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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 (4)
- 1333 S Dickinson DrLeland, NC 28451-6430Phone: (910) 332-0241
- 7420 Market StWilmington, NC 28411-9453Phone: (910) 686-2525
- 1960 S 16th StWilmington, NC 28401-6676Phone: (910) 343-9991
- 510 Carolina Bay DrSte 110Wilmington, NC 28403-2041Phone: (910) 662-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2025-03-18
- Certified
- 2025-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dean Karras's NPI number?
- Dean Karras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265472278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dean Karras's specialty?
- Dean Karras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dean Karras located?
- Dean Karras's practice location on file with NPPES is 5145 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2207.
- What is Dean Karras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dean Karras is (910) 792-1144.
- Does Dean Karras accept Medicare?
- Dean Karras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dean Karras's NPI active?
- Yes — Dean Karras's NPI (1265472278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.