Nestor Karas, D.D.S., M.D.
NPI 1437422854 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Walnut Creek, CA
Nestor Karas, D.D.S., M.D. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1437422854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437422854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- D.D.S., M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35742 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 209 | 150 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 130 | 108 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 70 | 54 |
| Azithromycin | 47 | 38 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 15 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$72 across 3 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
- 2012-02-15
- Last updated
- 2012-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nestor Karas's NPI number?
- Nestor Karas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437422854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nestor Karas's specialty?
- Nestor Karas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Nestor Karas located?
- Nestor Karas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 San Miguel Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8606.
- What is Nestor Karas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nestor Karas is (925) 933-6190.
- Is Nestor Karas's NPI active?
- Yes — Nestor Karas's NPI (1437422854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.