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- 3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8, Portland, OR 97239
About Dr. Karam
Chafic Karam, M.D. practices neurology in Portland, OR. Chafic is also listed as specializing in neuromuscular medicine (neurology). Medicare claims data shows Chafic provided 583 services to 504 patients. The services billed most often include needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326200163.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (503) 494-7772
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3303 SW BOND AVE STE 8
Portland, OR 97239
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Brain & memory
Specialized neurologic care
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Procedures & services
Consultation and testing
- Comprehensive neurologic examination
- Inpatient video EEG monitoring
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Device and advanced subspecialty
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Geriatric care
Office procedures
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or spasticity
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Pain & wellness
Treatment management
- Epilepsy medication management
- Migraine preventive treatment
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying treatment
Most searched procedures
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
583 services · 504 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
93 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt | Treatment | 95924 |
41 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | Treatment | 95923 |
41 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study | Treatment | 95885 |
35 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Testing of nerve-muscle junction | Treatment | 95937 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
29 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | Treatment | 95913 |
21 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | Treatment | 95910 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle, including jitter, blocking and/or fiber density | Treatment | 95872 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in Portland 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 8
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Chafic Karam's specialty?
Chafic Karam is a neurologist in Portland, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Chafic Karam?
Chafic Karam is listed at 3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8, Portland, OR 97239. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Chafic Karam?
The number on file is (503) 494-7772. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Chafic Karam?
Chafic Karam's National Provider Identifier is 1326200163. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Chafic Karam's education?
Chafic Karam attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Chafic Karam have?
Chafic Karam has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Chafic Karam known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Chafic Karam provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and testing of autonomic nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Chafic Karam's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chafic Karam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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