Physician Profile
Karen Wheeler, M.D., PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wheeler
Karen Wheeler, M.D., PhD is a healthcare provider in Tucson, AZ specializing in urology. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 3,252 services to 1,533 patients. The services billed most often include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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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
- (520) 795-5830
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2260 W ORANGE GROVE RD
Tucson, AZ 85741
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,252 services · 1,533 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
133 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode | Procedure | 64566 |
91 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
88 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
22 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
18 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
46 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | Imaging | 74420 |
25 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
36 | As often as other peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Tucson 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Karen Wheeler, M.D.?
Karen Wheeler, M.D. is an urologist in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Karen Wheeler, M.D.'s address?
Karen Wheeler, M.D. is listed at 2260 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Karen Wheeler, M.D.?
The number on file is (520) 795-5830. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen Wheeler, M.D.?
Karen Wheeler, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1669738811. 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 Wheeler, M.D. train?
Karen Wheeler, M.D. attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen Wheeler, M.D. have?
Karen Wheeler, M.D. has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karen Wheeler, M.D. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen Wheeler, M.D. performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen Wheeler, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen Wheeler, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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