Dr. Karen Brasel, MD
General Surgery
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Karen Brasel
Karen Brasel, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Portland, OR.
Specialty Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
35
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
General SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Class of 1991
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | MD169838 | Surgery | |
| Wisconsin | 41039 | Surgery | — |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Karen Brasel
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Karen Brasel is an established general surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1991. Dr. currently practices at Portland Va Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073564423, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Karen Brasel as a lower-volume general surgery provider, treating approximately 105 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 159 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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General Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 97239
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Karen Brasel
What does Dr. Karen Brasel specialize in?
Dr. Karen Brasel specializes in General Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Surgery.
Where does Dr. Karen Brasel practice?
Dr. Karen Brasel practices at Portland Va Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
Does Dr. Karen Brasel accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Karen Brasel accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 105 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Karen Brasel's NPI number?
Dr. Karen Brasel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073564423. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Karen Brasel been practicing?
Dr. Karen Brasel has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1991.