Surgeon profile
Chris Karas, MD
Neurosurgery · Columbus, OH 43215NPI 1174781587
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
59 Medicare cases/yr
47 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal Cord Stimulator — Trial Lead CPT 63650 | 24 | ▼ -66% | 12 |
| Spinal Cord Stimulator — Generator Implant CPT 63685 | 18 | ▼ -58% | 18 |
| Lumbar Laminectomy CPT 63047 | 17 | new | 17 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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