Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Papierniak, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · New Ulm, MN

  • NPI 1417059221
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1217 8Th St N
New Ulm, MN 560731552
(507) 217-5000
Mailing address
2925 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 10, 2020
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #28425

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417059221. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
300
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$31,621
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 64 64 $5
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 52 52 $174
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 35 35 $150
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 32 32 $174
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 31 31 $101
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 24 20 $34
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 20 20 $240
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 17 15 $64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 13 13 $46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in New Ulm Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
22
Patients
19
Total drug cost
$71
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 22 19 $71

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karl Papierniak's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Papierniak practices Surgery Physician in New Ulm, MN.
Where does Dr. Karl Papierniak practice?
Dr. Karl Papierniak practices at 1217 8Th St N, New Ulm, MN 560731552. Office phone: 5072175000.
What is Dr. Karl Papierniak's NPI?
Dr. Karl Papierniak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417059221, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Papierniak accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Papierniak accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Papierniak commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (HCPCS G0121); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.