Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Caralis, D.O.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Pontiac, MI

  • NPI 1902829930
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
44555 Woodward Ave, Suite 307
Pontiac, MI 483415031
(248) 858-3939
fax (248) 858-3844

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #5101007741
Medicaid
MI #4190333

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902829930. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
95
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$9,825
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 46 32 $57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 28 28 $115
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 21 21 $190

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Pontiac Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$53
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ethicon INC. 1 $37.54
CashFlow Solutions, LLC 1 $15.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$53

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Caralis's medical specialty?
Dr. James Caralis practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pontiac, MI.
Where does Dr. James Caralis practice?
Dr. James Caralis practices at 44555 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 483415031. Office phone: 2488583939.
What is Dr. James Caralis's NPI?
Dr. James Caralis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902829930, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Caralis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Caralis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Caralis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93970). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.