Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Hand, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1396964623
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.9 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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Uab Orthopaedic Clinic, 1201 11Th Avenue South, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 975-4263
fax (205) 930-7750 - Additional location
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1340 Broad Ave, Suite 450
Gulfport, MS 395012404
(228) 867-5012
fax (228) 867-5079
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 5, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0801X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Mississippi #22062 · North Carolina #2011-00934
- Medicaid (2)
- NC #5917959 · SC #NC1423
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396964623. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,275
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$66,632
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 380 | 260 | $8 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 193 | 193 | $77 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 186 | 113 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 127 | 100 | $61 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 113 | 109 | $88 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 75 | 63 | $35 | |
64721 |
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | 49 | 45 | $326 | |
77002 |
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 36 | 33 | $25 | |
26055 |
Incision of tendon covering of finger | 34 | 28 | $206 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 33 | 30 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$327
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimed, Inc. | 1 | $122.80 | |
| Endo USA, Inc. | 2 | $79.10 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 2 | $50.03 | |
| Ensemble Orthopedics, Inc | 1 | $26.96 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $18.49 | |
| Sonex Health, Inc. | 1 | $15.41 | |
| Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $14.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
21
Patients
20
Total drug cost
$93
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 21 | 20 | $93 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Hand's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Hand practices Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Karen Hand practice?
Dr. Karen Hand practices at Uab Orthopaedic Clinic, Birmingham, AL 35205. Office phone: 2059754263.
What is Dr. Karen Hand's NPI?
Dr. Karen Hand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396964623, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Hand accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Hand accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Hand commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.