Provider Profile
Karen Baxter, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Karen Baxter
Karen Baxter, PA is a physician assistant — medical practicing in Mcallen, TX. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 555 services to 378 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, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (956) 683-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5148 N 10TH ST
Mcallen, TX 78504
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Medical 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
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Hives
- Seasonal allergies
Blood
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bone and joint
- Osteoporosis
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Stomach Bug and Food Poisoning
Digestive health
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemorrhoids
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
Endocrine
- Hypothyroidism
Eye Care
- Pink eye
Foot and ankle
- Foot fungus
- Heel pain
General Health
- Chronic fatigue
Hair and scalp
- Hair loss
Headache and brain
- Tension headaches
Heart & Circulation
- High cholesterol
Hormones
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Infections
- Cellulitis
- COVID-19
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Ringworm
- Strep throat
Injury
- Sprains and muscle strains
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic
- Obesity
Nerve conditions
- Carpal tunnel
- Sciatica
Neurology
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Migraines
Pain
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Sexual Health
- Sexually transmitted infections
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Shingles
Skin cancer
- Precancerous sun spot
Skin conditions
- Rosacea
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Women's Health
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy Testing and Shots
Counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 Rapid Test
- Mono Rapid Test
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine Drug Screen
- Urine Pregnancy Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Ear or Nose
Evaluations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Exams
- DOT Physical Exam
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Pre-Employment Physical
- School and camp physical
General Care
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Wound Care and Dressing Change
Heart & Circulation
- EKG
Heart health
- Heart monitor
Hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
Injections
- Bursa injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Injury Care
- Burn Treatment
- Splinting and temporary casting
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Metabolic
- Weight Loss Medication Consultation
Minor surgery
- Cyst Removal
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Trigger-point injection
Prevention
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
Respiratory
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Screening
- Blood Pressure Check and Monitoring
- STI and STD Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Mole removal
- Wart Removal
Treatments
- IV hydration for cancer patients
Virtual care
- Virtual doctor visit
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Well-woman exam
Women's health
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
555 services · 378 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
38 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
29 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
17 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
66 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
107 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
59 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
52 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
41 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) level | Lab test | 82043 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Other physician assistants in Mcallen 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
- Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories INC
- Clinical Pathology Laboratories, INC.
- Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories INC
- Laboratory Corporation of America
- Laboratory Corporation of America
- Lone Star Pathology PLLC
- Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Common questions
What does Karen Baxter specialize in?
Karen Baxter is a physician assistant in Mcallen, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Medical”.
NPI registry
Where is Karen Baxter located?
Karen Baxter is listed at 5148 N 10Th St, Mcallen, TX 78504. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Karen Baxter's phone number?
The number on file is (956) 683-8700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen Baxter?
Karen Baxter's National Provider Identifier is 1588727317. 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
Where did Karen Baxter train?
Karen Baxter attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen Baxter have?
Karen Baxter has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Karen Baxter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen Baxter performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen Baxter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen Baxter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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