Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Brooks, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Brownsville, TX

  • NPI 1366476285
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4770 N Expressway Ste 202
Brownsville, TX 785263107
(956) 362-5900
fax (956) 362-5909
Mailing address
Po Box 2975
McAllen, TX 785022975

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 14, 2025
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #F54333

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366476285. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
105
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,719
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 42 26 $86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 36 36 $159
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 15 13 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 12 12 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Brownsville Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20,905
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 32 $20,904.91

By nature of payment

Education
$16,858
Travel and Lodging
$2,917
Food and Beverage
$1,121
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
30
Patients
18
Total drug cost
$480
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 19 18 $311
Omeprazole Generic 11 0 $169

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Brooks's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Brooks practices Surgery Physician in Brownsville, TX.
Where does Dr. Karen Brooks practice?
Dr. Karen Brooks practices at 4770 N Expressway Ste 202, Brownsville, TX 785263107. Office phone: 9563625900.
What is Dr. Karen Brooks's NPI?
Dr. Karen Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366476285, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Brooks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Brooks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Brooks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.