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- 160 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701
About Dr. Karl
Based in Rutland, VT, John W. Karl, MD, MPH is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. John graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2011. Medicare claims data shows John provided 905 services to 757 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection into tendon or ligament, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1992071757 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (802) 775-2937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
160 ALLEN ST
Rutland, VT 05701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
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Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
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- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
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- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
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Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
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Cancer
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- Anal fistula surgery
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- Colon resection
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- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
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- Cyst Removal
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
905 services · 757 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
93 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
61 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
58 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
55 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
41 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
40 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Incision or removal of spinal nerve | Procedure | 64772 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit | Procedure | 26123 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Rutland 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Karl's specialty?
Dr. Karl is a general surgeon in Rutland, VT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Karl?
Dr. Karl is listed at 160 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Karl?
The number on file is (802) 775-2937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Karl?
Dr. Karl's National Provider Identifier is 1992071757. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Karl's medical education?
Dr. Karl attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Karl have?
Dr. Karl has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Karl known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karl performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, release and/or relocation of hand nerve and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Karl's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karl. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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