Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Karam, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1174866917
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
835 S Wolcott Ave, Room E-270
Chicago, IL 606123748
(312) 996-9858
fax (312) 996-9025
Mailing address
835 S Wolcott Ave Rm E-270
Chicago, IL 606123748

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 15, 2019
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036150734

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174866917. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
200
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$15,714
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 79 58 $69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 59 37 $62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 24 22 $103
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $142

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,653
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 7 $1,813.77
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 8 $326.20
Stryker Corporation 4 $311.69
Innovation Technologies INC 1 $111.24
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $76.61
Globus Medical, INC. 1 $13.25

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,570
Food and Beverage
$1,083

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
74
Patients
55
Total drug cost
$310
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 37 26 $170
Tramadol Hcl Generic 21 16 $60
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 16 13 $81

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Karam's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Karam practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Joseph Karam practice?
Dr. Joseph Karam practices at 835 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 606123748. Office phone: 3129969858.
What is Dr. Joseph Karam's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174866917, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Karam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Karam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Karam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.