Karl Pete, MD
NPI 1518903988 · Urology Physician · Decatur, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karl Pete, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Decatur, GA (NPI 1518903988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518903988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200301275 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,256 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 371 | $62 |
| Simple Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51702 | 177 | $24 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 105 | $8 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 97 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 198 | 79 |
| Finasteride | 82 | 34 |
| Levofloxacin | 56 | 50 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 40 | — |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 36 | — |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 31 | — |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 31 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$691 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2019-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karl Pete's NPI number?
- Karl Pete's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518903988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karl Pete's specialty?
- Karl Pete is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karl Pete located?
- Karl Pete's practice location on file with NPPES is 2711 Irvin Way Ste 102, Decatur, GA 30030.
- What is Karl Pete's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karl Pete is (678) 344-8900.
- Does Karl Pete accept Medicare?
- Karl Pete is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karl Pete's NPI active?
- Yes — Karl Pete's NPI (1518903988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.