Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laura Karasek, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1912324377
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 857241001
(520) 626-2635

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 30, 2022
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #61777

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912324377. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
31
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,928
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 17 16 $82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Tucson Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,374
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 10 $1,374.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$797
Travel and Lodging
$568
Gift
$9

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Laura Karasek's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Karasek practices Surgery Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Laura Karasek practice?
Dr. Laura Karasek practices at 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 857241001. Office phone: 5206262635.
What is Dr. Laura Karasek's NPI?
Dr. Laura Karasek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912324377, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Karasek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Karasek accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Karasek commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.