Physician Profile
Prasanta Karak, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Karak
Based in Hartford, CT, Prasanta Karak, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Prasanta cared for 1,049 Medicare patients across 1,070 services. The services billed most often include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, and nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (860) 246-6589
- Email not available
Practice Locations
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 200
Hartford, CT 06106
111 Founders Plaza Suite 400
East Hartford, CT 06108
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
- Water On Baby's Brain
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
- Hip labral tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
- Varicocele
Neck & Thyroid
- Thyroid nodule
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
- Chronic pelvic pain
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
- Abdominal X-Ray
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
- Liver elastography
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy
- Barium Swallow
General imaging
- Fluoroscopy
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
- Hip X-Ray
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee X-Ray
- Wrist MRI
MRI
- Ankle MRI
- Back MRI
- Brain MRI
- Hip MRI
- Knee MRI
- MRI Scan
- Neck MRI
- Open MRI
- Prostate MRI
- Shoulder MRI
Nuclear Medicine
- PET Scan
Pelvic imaging
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Screening & Prevention
- Full Body Scan
- Low-Dose Lung CT
Spine & back
- Spine CT Scan
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
- Kidney ultrasound
Women's health
- Hysterosalpingogram consultation
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,070 services · 1,049 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
415 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
279 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
66 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
66 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
50 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation | Imaging | 78582 |
40 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system | Imaging | 78226 |
30 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying | Imaging | 78264 |
21 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | Imaging | 78830 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 4
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Hartford 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Karak's specialty?
Dr. Karak is a radiologist in Hartford, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Karak?
Dr. Karak is listed at 85 Seymour St Ste 200, Hartford, CT 06106. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Karak?
The number on file is (860) 246-6589. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Karak's NPI number?
Dr. Karak's National Provider Identifier is 1871599092. 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 Dr. Karak's medical education?
Dr. Karak attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Karak been practicing?
Dr. Karak has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Karak known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karak performs imaging including dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Karak confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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