Laurie Karl, M.D.
Laurie Karl is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist based in Los Altos, CA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Laurie Karl, M.D. has been part of the Los Altos medical community since 2006 in group practice. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2272dNPPES updated 2020-03-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
197
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $40k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-33%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Laurie Karl's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Mar 3, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Taxonomy: 207V00000X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194083
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Obstetrics & Gynecology Care With Laurie Karl
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laurie Karl for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Altos required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laurie Karl
NPI records show Dr. Karl as active with telehealth listed in Los Altos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 254-5200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
370 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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