Physician Profile
Karen E. Szauter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Szauter
Based in Galveston, TX, Karen E. Szauter, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Karen graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University in 1983. Karen is also listed as specializing in gastroenterology. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 29 Medicare patients across 30 services. The services billed most often include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1154480572 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (409) 772-2222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
30 services · 29 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
Other internists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Galveston 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Szauter specialize in?
Dr. Szauter is an internist in Galveston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Szauter located?
Dr. Szauter is listed at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Szauter's phone number?
The number on file is (409) 772-2222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Szauter's NPI number?
Dr. Szauter's National Provider Identifier is 1154480572. 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 Dr. Szauter go to medical school?
Dr. Szauter attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Szauter been practicing?
Dr. Szauter has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Szauter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Szauter performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Szauter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Szauter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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