LAURA VIRGINIA KARASEK MD
NPI 1912324377
Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Laura Karasek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Karasek is 1912324377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2014.

Q: What is Laura Karasek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Karasek was last updated on March 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85724(520) 626-2635 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2021, May 4, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Laura Virginia Karasek Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LAURA VIRGINIA KARASEK MD (NPI 1912324377) is an individual surgery provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (61777) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912324377

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA VIRGINIA KARASEKCredential: MD

Location Address1501 N CAMPBELL AVETucson, AZ 85724-1001

Mailing Address1501 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85724-0001 · (520) 626-2635 · Fax (520) 626-1411

Phone(520) 626-2635

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2022

✔ NPI 1912324377 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 61777

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, Tucson, AZ 85724

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Virginia Karasek Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608094487

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221104000200

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

15 services11 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond Heights, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260091

Location6420 Clayton RdRichmond Heights, MO 63117 · St. Louis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number260105

Location3635 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85724 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.57/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

76.09

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.28

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$14.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$67.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. DOUGLAS FRANK LARSON PH.D.

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1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, SUITE 4402 ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
TUCSON, AZ 85724

Pima County (520) 626-6339

MARTIN DEMANT

Pediatrics