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- Philadelphia location main office
51 N 39Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - Baltimore location
600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287
About Dr. Karakus
Sezen Karakus, MD MPH practices ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA. Sezen is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Medicare claims data shows Sezen provided 681 services to 547 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942669973.
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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
- (215) 662-8100
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
51 N 39TH ST
Philadelphia, PA 19104
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
681 services · 547 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
156 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
101 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Karakus?
Dr. Karakus is an eye doctor in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Karakus's address?
Dr. Karakus is listed at 51 N 39Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karakus?
The number on file is (215) 662-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Karakus?
Dr. Karakus's National Provider Identifier is 1942669973. 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
Where did Dr. Karakus train?
Dr. Karakus attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Karakus have?
Dr. Karakus has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Karakus perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karakus performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Karakus's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karakus. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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