Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Karelis, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hazard, KY

  • NPI 1053324129
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 41.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
311 Roy Campbell Dr
Hazard, KY 417019486
(606) 487-0776
fax (606) 487-0777
Mailing address
Po Box 1297
Hazard, KY 417021297

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #36880
Medicaid
KY #64037088

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053324129. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,906
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$217,980
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 1,156 141 $60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 719 123 $82
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 272 85 $21
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 266 115 $152
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 172 94 $118
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 102 35 $1
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 54 33 $209
G0480 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 41 34 $112
72131 Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 40 40 $69
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 24 11 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Hazard Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
8,887
Patients
1,207
Total drug cost
$329,700
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 2,457 241 $38,234
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 2,437 253 $90,354
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 1,139 140 $29,291
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 488 73 $8,581
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 466 48 $15,884
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 440 79 $10,628
Pregabalin Generic 433 47 $19,329
Ibuprofen Generic 222 38 $2,237
Naloxone Hcl Generic 187 186 $14,754
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 136 33 $1,787

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Karelis's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Karelis practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hazard, KY.
Where does Dr. Thomas Karelis practice?
Dr. Thomas Karelis practices at 311 Roy Campbell Dr, Hazard, KY 417019486. Office phone: 6064870776.
What is Dr. Thomas Karelis's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Karelis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053324129, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Karelis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Karelis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Karelis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (HCPCS 99211). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.