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Dr. Joseph Karam, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chicago, IL · enumerated 2013.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1174866917

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Joseph Karam
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 835 S Wolcott Ave, Room E-270, Chicago, IL, 60612
Phone (312) 996-9858
Fax (312) 996-9025
Enumeration date Mar 30, 2013
Last updated in NPPES Nov 15, 2019

Taxonomy & licenses

207XS0114X Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036150734 (IL) Secondary
207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036150734 (IL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Joseph Karam is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2019-11-15.