Dr Spero G Karas, MD - Medicare Sports Medicine in Atlanta, GA

Dr Spero G Karas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Atlanta, Georgia. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sports Medicine. He is a member of the group practice The Emory Clinic, Inc and his current practice location is 59 Executive Park Drive South, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 778-7204.

Dr Spero G Karas is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 55533) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1104832906.

Contact Information

Dr Spero G Karas, MD
59 Executive Park Drive South, Suite 1000,
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 778-7204
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Spero G Karas
GenderMale
SpecialitySports Medicine
Experience31 Years
Location59 Executive Park Drive South, Atlanta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Spero G Karas attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104832906
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113975012
  • Enrollment ID: I20050107000115

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Spero G Karas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104832906NPI-NPPES
89126R4MedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 55533 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Emory Clinic, Inc88209014082687

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Entity NameThe Emory Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396798229
PECOS PAC ID: 8820901408
Enrollment ID: O20031110000503

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Spero G Karas, MD
2494 Oak Grove Ests Ne,
Atlanta, GA 30345-3898

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Dr Spero G Karas, MD
59 Executive Park Drive South, Suite 1000,
Atlanta, GA 30329

Ph: (404) 778-7204

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Atlanta, GA

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Phone: 404-778-3350    Fax: 404-778-3835
Rachel Brandl, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Dr. Howard A. Mcmahan, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 550 Peachtree St Ne Fl 19, Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404-215-2000    Fax: 404-215-2001
Edwin Ladd Jones Iii, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2001 Peachtree Rd Ne, Ste 705, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-355-0745    Fax: 404-355-2136
Dr. Paul R. Jeffords, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 404-847-9999    Fax: 404-531-8466
Dr. Steven B. Wertheim, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 404-847-9999    Fax: 404-531-8466
Ezequiel Hernan Cassinelli, M.D.
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