Active NPI 1225200520 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Karen J Brunkhorst , MD

Surgery • Corydon, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Corydon, IN. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Dr. Brunkhorst delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1263 HOSPITAL DR NW STE 270.

Dr. Brunkhorst is affiliated with Harrison County Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1263 Hospital Dr Nw Ste 270

Corydon, IN 471122178

Telephone 8127380177

Fax 8127387833

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Harrison County Hospital Facility NPI 1801902192

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Corydon, IN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -14.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Corydon, IN (657 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brunkhorst (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Corydon Specialty Average (32.0 Years) 32.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	97	84	$106.00	$53.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	45	$172.00	$86.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$212.00	$106.98
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	37	36	$951.00	$219.62
19301 Partial removal of breast	36	29	$1450.88	$650.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$261.00	$129.50
19303 Total removal of breast	19	19	$2568.92	$1153.40
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	18	18	$36.00	$17.50
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	18	18	$720.00	$292.30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$259.00	$127.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$318.00	$160.53
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	11	11	$996.00	$427.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	88	71	$106.00	$52.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$212.00	$105.60
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	39	39	$975.38	$216.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	31	$172.00	$84.40
19301 Partial removal of breast	28	25	$1456.55	$612.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$261.00	$120.45
19303 Total removal of breast	23	23	$2663.98	$1144.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$318.00	$157.64
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	15	14	$36.00	$17.35
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	15	14	$720.00	$315.78
19120 Removal of 1 or more breast growth, open procedure	13	13	$897.00	$381.93
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	12	12	$996.00	$384.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	77	48	$91.35	$53.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$206.38	$101.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	37	$146.68	$84.45
19301 Partial removal of breast	33	30	$1434.86	$648.72
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	31	31	$944.87	$207.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$311.92	$149.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$208.83	$117.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$254.00	$130.37
19303 Total removal of breast	13	13	$2307.77	$982.11
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1429.58	$641.82
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	12	12	$986.00	$423.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	56	38	$82.00	$53.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	39	$137.00	$87.19
19301 Partial removal of breast	40	37	$1420.54	$635.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$202.00	$107.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$310.00	$154.39
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	30	30	$941.00	$227.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$202.00	$122.48
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$1425.00	$644.89
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	14	$139.00	$69.50
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	13	13	$301.00	$135.10
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	11	11	$984.00	$446.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	83	45	$84.17	$41.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	78	66	$140.23	$69.60
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	74	74	$142.86	$69.11
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	37	$141.21	$70.85
19301 Partial removal of breast	27	27	$1253.11	$634.34
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	21	21	$391.67	$138.07
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	21	21	$1125.05	$239.72
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1392.50	$633.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	115	71	$62.17	$41.67
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	78	78	$111.31	$66.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	58	$110.00	$68.87
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	50	50	$1135.26	$231.51
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	48	48	$428.75	$137.62
19301 Partial removal of breast	43	41	$1217.67	$635.90
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	22	$129.53	$70.73
19303 Total removal of breast	17	17	$2381.18	$1071.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	161	111	$110.00	$66.41
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	98	98	$110.00	$63.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	32	$60.00	$40.27
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	41	38	$125.00	$69.14
19301 Partial removal of breast	28	27	$1232.50	$623.08
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	25	25	$420.00	$133.74
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	24	24	$1113.00	$208.72
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	23	23	$675.00	$320.69
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$1380.00	$632.85
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$390.00	$150.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	168	104	$110.00	$64.67
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	84	84	$110.00	$64.33
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	34	32	$125.00	$68.01
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	32	32	$675.00	$322.97
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	28	13	$57.00	$37.23
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	19	19	$1113.00	$204.10
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	18	18	$420.00	$131.41
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	15	15	$985.00	$404.45
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1380.00	$618.54
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	13	13	$390.00	$154.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-25

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IN 01095778A

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KY 46191

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Harrison County Hospital

1263 Hospital Dr Nw, Corydon, IN 471122178

Phone: 8127380177

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2025

Registered at 1263 HOSPITAL DR NW STE 270, CORYDON, IN 471122178 (Tel: 8127380177)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 38, CORYDON, IN 471120038 (Tel: 8127384251)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 02, 2018

Recorded as KAREN BRUNKHORST, M.D.

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NPI Profile Active July 30, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 30, 2013

Registered at 1700 RING RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 427019497 (Tel: 2707695551)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2013

Registered at 1700 RING RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 427019497 (Tel: 2707695551)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 30, 2013

Recorded as KAREN JOHNSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 30, 2013

Surgery (License #46191 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 26, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225200520

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 26, 2008

Last Update: February 25, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 38

Corydon, IN 471120038

Phone: 8127384251

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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