Joshua Robert Karas, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Joshua Robert Karas is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Orlando, FL with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(407) 422-3790Orlando, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joshua Robert Karas, MD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Orlando, FL. He has been practicing since 2008 — over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 38 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in FLSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Orlando21+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2487dNPPES updated 2019-08-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

110 W Underwood St Suite a, Orlando, FL 32806-1139

Fax: (407) 422-3790
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

139

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

55

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

106

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
42%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Chronic Kidney Disease
40%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Cancer
39%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.7k received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joshua Robert Karas's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501321

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Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Joshua Robert Karas

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Robert Karas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Orlando required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joshua Robert Karas

NPI records show Dr. Karas as active with telehealth listed in Orlando, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 422-3790.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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