Riny Albair Karras, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(667) 234-2730Baltimore, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Riny Albair Karras, MD has been part of the Baltimore medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine (class of 2003), she has been practicing for over 23 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).

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Older · 2933dNPPES updated 2018-04-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3407 Wilkens Ave Ste 220, Baltimore, MD 21229-5221

Fax: (410) 951-4007
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

95

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 COPD.

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

COPD
52%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Cancer
52%

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

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
41%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
37%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.53 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2003

    Ohio State University College of Medicine

  2. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 2003)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Riny Albair Karras

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Riny Albair Karras for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Baltimore 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 Riny Albair Karras

Dr. Karras is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (667) 234-2730.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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