Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Gaal, MD

Hematology (Pathology) Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Duarte, CA

  • NPI 1710943543
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 E Duarte RD
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-8111
Mailing address
Po Box 512185
Los Angeles, CA 900510185

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 14, 2020
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZH0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A60183
Medicaid
CA #00A601830

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710943543. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,583
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,167
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 926 177 $30
84165 Protein measurement, serum 456 333 $19
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 445 199 $39
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 234 184 $19
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 232 150 $44
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 226 188 $37
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation 219 187 $51
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 216 184 $13
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 189 162 $88
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 75 50 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karl Gaal's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Gaal practices Hematology (Pathology) Physician in Duarte, CA.
Where does Dr. Karl Gaal practice?
Dr. Karl Gaal practices at 1500 E Duarte RD, Duarte, CA 91010. Office phone: 6263598111.
What is Dr. Karl Gaal's NPI?
Dr. Karl Gaal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710943543, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Gaal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Gaal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Gaal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Protein measurement, serum (HCPCS 84165); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.