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Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD

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(Kristopher Karvelas, MD)

(40 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and General Practice

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), musculoskeletal problems, electrodiagnostic testing, and more.

1350 Raleigh Road Second Floor
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

(984) 974-9747

Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD is a physiatrist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Hospitals, UNC PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC and GALLOWAY RIDGE, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1350 Raleigh Road Second Floor
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Address:

1807 Fordham Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Address:

101 MANNING DRIVE
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Some issues Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	81

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	13
doctor visit	153
hospital care	287
injections	11
inpatient care	287

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	16
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	240
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

doctor visit	156
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	16
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	147
hospital care	50
injections	13
inpatient care	50

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

aspiration	47
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	129
hospital care	85
injections	45
inpatient care	85

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	18
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

aspiration	12
doctor visit	129
hospital care	116
injections	10
inpatient care	116

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	14
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

aspiration	25
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	154
hospital care	67
injections	23
inpatient care	67

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

aspiration	103
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	602
hospital care	131
injections	150
inpatient care	131
pain management	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chapel Hill, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and pain management.

aspiration	36
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	199
hospital care	104
injections	44
inpatient care	104
pain management	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	95
Male	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	28
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	6
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. He is certified by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Hospitals

UNC PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

GALLOWAY RIDGE, INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Contigo Health, Humana, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Liberty Advantage, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and MedCost.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Contigo Health

Humana

WellCare

Carolina Complete Health

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Liberty Advantage

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristopher Robert Karvelas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-06-26

Dr.Karvelas is excellent he helped me when nobody else could,he showed me everything I needed to do for my condition.

Biography

Dr. Kristopher Karvelas' specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. He practices in Chapel Hill, NC. He studied medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Karvelas's practice in Chapel Hill, NC is open to new patients as reported by Yext.