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DR. FIRAS M KARA M.D. NPI 1700110822


NPI Information

NPI: 1700110822
Provider Name: DR. FIRAS M KARA, M.D.
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207R00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
7233 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN
ZIP 46804
Phone: (260) 353-1444
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DR. Firas M Kara, M.D. is an internal medicine in Fort Wayne, IN with 20 years of experience. The provider is a physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. DR. Firas M Kara, M.D. NPI is 1700110822. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

7233 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN
ZIP 46804-279
Phone: (260) 353-1444
Fax: (260) 353-1447

The NPI 1700110822 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Testing for presence of drug (HCPCS:80307)
  • Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
  • Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule (HCPCS:20610)
  • Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle (HCPCS:76942)
  • Injection procedure into sacroiliac joint for anesthetic or steroid (HCPCS:27096)
  • Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance (HCPCS:64635)
  • Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance (HCPCS:64493)
  • Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance (HCPCS:64494)
  • Aspiration and/or injection of major joint or joint capsule with recording and reporting using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS:20611)
  • Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidance (HCPCS:62323)
  • Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance (HCPCS:64483)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 9/22/2009 and was last updated on 1/15/2020.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1172A00000XDriver698511379NEW YORKNo
2207R00000XInternal Medicine01071713AINDIANAYes
3207R00000XInternal Medicine35.121160OHIONo
4207R00000XInternal Medicine4301104116MICHIGANNo
5207R00000XInternal Medicine242129MASSACHUSETTSNo
6207R00000XInternal Medicine130000832ILLINOISNo

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1201111960MEDICAIDINDIANA
20082501MEDICAIDOHIO

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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