Vasili Karas, M.D.
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Vasili Karas is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vasili Karas, M.D. has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2012 in group practice. Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University (class of 2012), he has been practicing for over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1215dNPPES updated 2023-01-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612-4861
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.23%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.1 pts)
28.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better99%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,035
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
574
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,223
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $51k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$133.8k received from industry
84 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 Vasili Karas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Jan 24, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
Taxonomy: 207XS0114X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr Ste 240, Westchester, IL 60154-5745
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Vasili Karas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vasili Karas for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Chicago 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 Vasili Karas
Dr. Karas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 432-2300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vasili Karas
Practice Location
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612-4861
Mailing Address
1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr Ste 240, Westchester, IL 60154-5745
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