Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Heather Karu, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Sioux Falls, SD
- NPI 1396791232
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.0 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1500 W 22Nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 328-0000
fax (605) 328-0001 - Mailing address
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Po Box 5074
Sioux Falls, SD 571175074
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 20, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2086S0122X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Dakota #5094
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396791232. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
227
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$15,651
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 22 | $64 | |
15271 |
Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | 31 | 12 | $71 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 31 | 22 | $87 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 31 | 14 | $48 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 29 | 25 | $56 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 18 | 17 | $80 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 14 | 14 | $109 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Sioux Falls Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$25,595
Transactions
72
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 25 | $24,370.48 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 13 | $287.86 | |
| Avita Medical Americas, LLC | 8 | $232.30 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 7 | $152.17 | |
| Organogenesis INC. | 3 | $103.12 | |
| PolyNovo North America LLC | 3 | $90.23 | |
| Solventum Corporation | 3 | $86.30 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 2 | $73.50 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 2 | $50.29 | |
| LifeNet Health | 2 | $46.60 | |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 1 | $32.87 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $24.45 | |
| ConvaTec INC. | 1 | $24.13 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $20.73 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Karu's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Karu practices Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Sioux Falls, SD.
Where does Dr. Heather Karu practice?
Dr. Heather Karu practices at 1500 W 22Nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Office phone: 6053280000.
What is Dr. Heather Karu's NPI?
Dr. Heather Karu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396791232, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Karu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Karu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Karu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 15271); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.