Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Wheeler, M.D., PH.D.
Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Urology Physician · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1669738811
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2260 W Orange Grove RD
Tucson, AZ 857413117
(520) 795-5830
fax (520) 885-7396 - Mailing address
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10200 Grand Central Ave Ste 220
Owings Mills, MD 211174366
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 21, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208800000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Arizona #60736 · Texas #R9557
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669738811. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,555
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$75,205
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J9030 |
Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg | 1,517 | 17 | $3 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 223 | 164 | $2 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 199 | 138 | $124 | |
52000 |
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | 89 | 61 | $78 | |
51798 |
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | 85 | 68 | $10 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 77 | 75 | $89 | |
64566 |
Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode | 51 | 22 | $115 | |
51720 |
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | 38 | 19 | $85 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 38 | 38 | $164 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 33 | 29 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Tucson Urology Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,439
Transactions
46
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals As | 4 | $1,295.47 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 10 | $254.98 | |
| Urogen Pharma, INC. | 5 | $197.41 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 7 | $192.50 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 5 | $97.41 | |
| Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC | 2 | $49.70 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $45.88 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 | $43.09 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $40.51 | |
| C. R. Bard, INC. & Subsidiaries | 1 | $32.32 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $28.04 | |
| Progenics Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $27.51 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $24.48 | |
| Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited | 1 | $23.43 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $21.94 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
477
Patients
167
Total drug cost
$56,874
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 168 | 50 | $2,436 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 132 | 39 | $1,899 |
| Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) | Brand | 47 | 12 | $26,394 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 37 | 30 | $323 |
| Gemtesa (Vibegron) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $22,879 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 15 | 13 | $304 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 14 | 12 | $86 |
| Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $628 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 12 | 11 | $80 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $1,844 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Wheeler's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Wheeler practices Urology Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Karen Wheeler practice?
Dr. Karen Wheeler practices at 2260 W Orange Grove RD, Tucson, AZ 857413117. Office phone: 5207955830.
What is Dr. Karen Wheeler's NPI?
Dr. Karen Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669738811, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Wheeler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Wheeler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg (HCPCS J9030); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.