Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Paul, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Haleyville, AL
- NPI 1639168792
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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42024 Highway 195
Haleyville, AL 355657054
(205) 486-5213 - Mailing address
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Po Box 56072
Metairie, LA 700556072
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 4, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #201184
- Medicaid
- LA #0447839
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639168792. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
714
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$37,136
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 260 | 24 | $0 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 92 | 92 | $163 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 83 | 73 | $123 | |
87635 |
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | 61 | 60 | $50 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 60 | 57 | $14 | |
87502 |
Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus | 29 | 27 | $94 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 28 | 27 | $2 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 28 | 24 | $7 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 20 | $88 | |
87811 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | 18 | 17 | $41 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Haleyville Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$59
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $58.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
323
Patients
313
Total drug cost
$3,847
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 74 | 71 | $98 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 38 | 36 | $277 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 26 | 26 | $335 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 25 | 23 | $331 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 24 | 24 | $376 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 21 | 19 | $608 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 21 | 21 | $191 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 21 | 20 | $108 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 19 | 19 | $153 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) | Brand | 16 | 16 | $164 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Paul's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Paul practices Surgery Physician in Haleyville, AL.
Where does Dr. Karen Paul practice?
Dr. Karen Paul practices at 42024 Highway 195, Haleyville, AL 355657054. Office phone: 2054865213.
What is Dr. Karen Paul's NPI?
Dr. Karen Paul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639168792, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Paul accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Paul accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Paul commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.