Quick answers
- Does Sezen Karakus accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Sezen Karakus may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sezen Karakus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 253 Original Medicare patients and 758 services for Sezen Karakus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sezen Karakus's NPI number?
- 1942669973. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sezen Karakus, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 253 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 758 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)156 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)101 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)75 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)38 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis53%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Sezen Karakus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sezen Karakus at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hospital of University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390111
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210029
- Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390223
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210009
Practice locations
Addresses where Sezen Karakus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 3400 Civic Ctr BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104 (215) 614‑4100
- 4940 Eastern AveBaltimore, MD 21224
- 51 N 39th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104 (215) 662‑8100
- 5755 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044 (410) 740‑7890
- 600 N Wolf StBaltimore, MD 21287
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sezen Karakus as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Penn - Medical Group3,505 clinicians in the group
- Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Penn - Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942669973 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians