Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Deborah Karp, MD

Gynecology Physician · Hiram, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
148 BILL CARRUTH PKWY STE 260, Hiram, GA 30141
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In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1366451478 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Karp from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Karp

Dr. Deborah Karp is a gynecology physician in Hiram, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Karp performed 1,573 Medicare services across 1,280 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Karp received a total of $1,203 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gynecology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Karp is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 9% volume in GA $1,203 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,573
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for gynecology physician
1,280
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~83 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
395 $2 $12
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
276 $8 $67
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
153 $9 $192
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
129 $119 $379
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
110 $65 $200
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
93 $86 $284
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
74 $29 $455
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
65 $300 $1,162
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
64 $157 $594
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
41 $3 $13
Repair of rectocele
Surgical repair of a herniated rectum into the vaginal wall.
32 $322 $1,687
Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies 32 $201 $428
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
31 $186 $633
Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence
A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women.
17 $404 $2,237
Suture closure of vagina and vaginal opening
A procedure to close the vagina and vaginal opening using sutures.
15 $217 $1,358
Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra
A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope.
12 $303 $604
Vaginal repair of tissue between vagina, rectum, and bladder
A surgical procedure to repair the vaginal wall and the tissue separating the vagina from the rectum and bladder.
12 $542 $1,779
Insertion of artificial material for pelvic floor defect
A surgical procedure to repair a pelvic floor defect by inserting artificial material to support the pelvic structures.
11 $202 $730
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
11 $91 $295
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$1,203
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $301/year across 4 years
Top 41% in GA for gynecology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
22
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,203 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$259
2022
$121
2019
$22
2018
$801

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$259
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Covidien LP
$699
Axonics, Inc.
$259
Medtronic, Inc.
$121
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$42
Coloplast Corp
$34
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTIS · Axonics · Da Vinci Surgical System · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · Guardian Connect · INTERSTIM · LigaSure · TruClear · V-Loc
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Gynecology physicians within 10 mi
47
Per 100K population
27.0
County median income
$94,557
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR PAULDING MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Karp is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Karp experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Karp performed 395 automated urinalysis services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Karp receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Karp received a total of $1,203 from 8 companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Karp's costs compare to other gynecology physicians in Hiram?
Dr. Karp's average Medicare payment per service is $72. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Karp) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →