Dr. Joshua R Karas

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joshua R Karas, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Mineola, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. Dr. Joshua R Karas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Winthrop Surgical Associates, Pc. Dr. Joshua R Karas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Joshua R Karas at 200 Old Country Rd 130 to request Dr. Joshua R Karas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 200 Old Country Rd
130
Mineola, NY 11501-4237
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joshua R Karas
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7719120336
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joshua R Karas graduated from medical school in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457515066
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joshua R Karas

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joshua R Karas has been primarily specialized in Colon & Rectal Surgery for over 19 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Colon & Rectal Surgery
    A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Medical Group Practice

  • Winthrop Surgical Associates, Pc


Practice Locations

200 Old Country Rd
130
Mineola, NY 11501-4237

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


173 Mineola Blvd
Mineola, NY 11501-2530
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


120 Mineola Blvd
320
Mineola, NY 11501-4077

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


222 Station Plz N Ste 408
Mineola, NY 11501-3893
Phone: (516) 663-2304
Fax: (516) 663-3366
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 22, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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