JAMES S KARAS MD
NPI 1881696110
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Thomasville, GA
Quality Rating: 92.04 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2005
Contact Information
116 MIMOSA DR
THOMASVILLE, GA
ZIP 31792
Phone: (229) 551-0083
Fax: (229) 227-9642
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 39
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JAMES KARAS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Karas, an internist established in Thomasville, Georgia with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in cardiovascular disease and more than 39 years of experience. He graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1987. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881696110 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RC0000X with license number 037248 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1881696110
- Provider Name
- JAMES S KARAS MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792
- Location Phone
- (229) 551-0083
- Location Fax
- (229) 227-9642
- Mailing Address
- 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792
- Mailing Phone
- (229) 551-0083
- Mailing Fax
- (229) 227-9642
- Medical School Name
- WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1987
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-31-2005
- Last Update Date
- 11-18-2020
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An internist like James Karas is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RC0000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 037248
- License State
- GA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- SoloCare Bronze EPO HDHP 8050 10004 - EPO
- SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO 7200 - $0 Generic Rx 10015 - EPO
- SoloCare Gold EPO 2300 - 3 Free PCP Visits, $5 Generic Rx 10010 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO 6000/60 - 3 Free PCP Visits 10014 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO 7000 - 3 Free PCP Visits, $5 Generic Rx 10013 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO 10008 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Gold EPO 10006 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO 10005 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Silver EPO 10007 - EPO
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Silver - HMO
- Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - HMO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - EPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Gold - EPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Silver - EPO
- Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold with Atrium Health - HMO
- Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver with Atrium Health - HMO
- Complete Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
- Clear Silver - EPO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Gold - EPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Gold - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze WellCare - PPO
- Standard Gold WellCare - PPO
- Standard Silver WellCare - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00542088G | MEDICAID (05) | GA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
James Karas is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
James Karas is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 5698765618
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040513000224
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
Ultrasound of heart
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical signals in your heart. For up to 30 days, a small device will continuously monitor your heart's activity. A healthcare professional will then review the data and provide a report on your heart's function.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 35 times for 24 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 41 times for 31 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 959 times for 620 patientsAn evaluation of a pacemaker system examines how well your heart device is working. Single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless refers to the wires that deliver electrical pulses from the pacemaker to your heart. This check ensures your heart is receiving the right amount of support from the device.
This service was performed 23 times for 11 patientsThis procedure evaluates your pacemaker system remotely for up to 90 days. It checks whether single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless pacemakers are working properly. It's a safe, convenient way to ensure your heart device is functioning optimally.
This service was performed 89 times for 35 patientsThis procedure involves remotely monitoring your implantable defibrillator system, which can have single, dual, or multiple leads. Over a period of up to 90 days, the system's performance is evaluated to ensure it's working properly and providing the necessary heart rhythm support.
This service was performed 29 times for 12 patientsAn exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.
This service was performed 83 times for 83 patientsAn exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
This service was performed 207 times for 106 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
This service was performed 81 times for 78 patientsThis service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.
This service was performed 35 times for 34 patientsThis procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
This service was performed 27 times for 26 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsNuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.
This service was performed 72 times for 72 patientsProgramming of a dual lead pacemaker system is a procedure to adjust your heart's pacemaker settings. This process involves a small device, called a programmer, that communicates with your pacemaker to ensure it's working optimally for your heart's needs.
This service was performed 25 times for 24 patientsAn electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
This service was performed 268 times for 210 patientsA routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
This service was performed 389 times for 328 patientsA routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
This service was performed 174 times for 166 patientsAn ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. This test allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning. It's a safe, painless process that can help diagnose heart conditions.
This service was performed 77 times for 74 patientsThis is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
This service was performed 458 times for 454 patientsThis is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
This service was performed 138 times for 138 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.02 for a new patient copayment and $16.72 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 31792 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $124.1
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.31
- Maximum New Patient Price $164.04
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.02
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.32
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.01
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $66.89
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.68
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.24
- Average Established Patient Copayment $16.72
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.17
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.31
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 92.04, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 92.04 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 78.2
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 100
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Annual registration in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes | N/A |
| Annual registration by eligible clinician or group in the prescription drug monitoring program of the state where they practice. Activities that simply involve registration are not sufficient. MIPS eligible clinicians and groups must participate for a minimum of 6 months. | ||
| Anticoagulant Management Improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Individual MIPS eligible clinicians and groups who prescribe oral Vitamin K antagonist therapy (warfarin) must attest that, for 60 percent of practice patients in the transition year and 75 percent of practice patients in Quality Payment Program Year 2 and future years, their ambulatory care patients receiving warfarin are being managed by one or more of the following improvement activities: • Patients are being managed by an anticoagulant management service, that involves systematic and coordinated care, incorporating comprehensive patient education, systematic prothrombin time (PT-INR) testing, tracking, follow-up, and patient communication of results and dosing decisions; • Patients are being managed according to validated electronic decision support and clinical management tools that involve systematic and coordinated care, incorporating comprehensive patient education, systematic PT-INR testing, tracking, follow-up, and patient communication of results and dosing decisions; • For rural or remote patients, patients are managed using remote monitoring or telehealth options that involve systematic and coordinated care, incorporating comprehensive patient education, systematic PT-INR testing, tracking, follow-up, and patient communication of results and dosing decisions; and/or • For patients who demonstrate motivation, competency, and adherence, patients are managed using either a patient self-testing (PST) or patient-self-management (PSM) program. | ||
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 1% | 688 |
| Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer | ||
| Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy | 91% | 310 |
| The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 98% | 2786 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| e-Prescribing | 95% | 3612 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Immunization Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement with a public health agency to submit immunization data. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 93% | 283 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Participation in Systematic Anticoagulation Program | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a systematic anticoagulation program (coagulation clinic, patient self-reporting program, or patient self-management program) for 60 percent of practice patients in the transition year and 75 percent of practice patients in Quality Payment Program Year 2 and future years, who receive anti-coagulation medications (warfarin or other coagulation cascade inhibitors). | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 90% | 1333 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 21% | 1192 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | 4% | 709 |
| Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 12% | 81 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 67% | 1333 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 5% | 1333 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
| Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease | 90% | 744 |
| Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active diagnosis of clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD); OR - Adults aged >=21 years who have ever had a fasting or direct low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level >= 190 mg/dL; OR - Adults aged 40-75 years with a diagnosis of diabetes with a fasting or direct LDL-C level of 70-189 mg/dL | ||
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 0% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 735 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication | ||
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Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. James Karas is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL | 915 GORDON AVENUE & MIMOSA DRIVE THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 | (229) 228-2880 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 2 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 60 | |||||||||
| Step 3: because the number obtained in step 2 ends in zero, the check digit is zero. | |||||||||
| 0 | |||||||||
The NPI number 1881696110 is valid because the calculated check digit 0 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1699761205 | DR. JAMES ARTHUR HOLLAND M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 228-2970 |
| 1053392217 | JERRY STEVEN JOHNSON M.D. Individual | Radiology (Radiation Oncology) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 228-2982 |
| 1407837669 | DR. DAVID ANDREW SAUNDERS M.D. Individual | Radiology (Radiation Oncology) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 228-2982 |
| 1124072053 | RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS SOUTH EAST, P.C. Organization | Radiology (Radiation Oncology) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 228-2982 |
| 1033282231 | SOUTH GEORGIA UROLOGY GROUP, P. C. Organization | Urology | 116 MIMOSA DR SUITE 2 THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 228-5500 |
| 1003889825 | MS. ALLEN R LYBROOK APRN,BC Individual | Nurse Practitioner | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 226-5788 |
| 1073515300 | WILLIAM W ELLIS MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1154317055 | ROBERT D MILES JR. M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1730168030 | VALERIE L BUSH PAC Individual | Physician Assistant (Medical) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1871929364 | LESLIE C. STANALAND N.P. Individual | Nurse Practitioner | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 584-5570 |
| 1861624173 | JOY JOHNSON GAINOUS ANP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1295120145 | CCSG, INC. Organization | Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1295377000 | JESSICA WILSON CASHWELL NP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 584-5700 |
| 1821473885 | MRS. JENNI DAVIS WADE FNP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1659825420 | CRYSTAL HESTER Individual | Physician Assistant | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1194734301 | DR. BYRON C SIZEMORE M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1952519670 | CHRISTOPHER LADALE DANIELS MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1508000183 | DR. KASHYAP B CHOKSI M.D.-PH.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
| 1720755192 | DANIEL BROCK BONNER NP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 584-5670 |
| 1669869152 | DR. KELECHUKWU UZOMA OKORO M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology) | 116 MIMOSA DR THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (229) 551-0083 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881696110, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on May 31, 2005
The provider is located at 116 Mimosa Dr Thomasville, Ga 31792 and the phone number is (229) 551-0083
The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RC0000X with a focus in Cardiovascular Disease
The provider has more than 39 years of experience. He graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1987.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
The provider has an overall high rating in the following quality measures: uses technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $124.1 with an average copayment of $31.02 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $66.89 and an average copayment of 16.72. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes, Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days, Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician, Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes, Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes, Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect, Programming of dual lead pacemaker system, Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, Ultrasound of heart, Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function and Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function.
The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.
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