Dr. Karen Jean Brooks

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen Jean Brooks, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Brownsville, Texas. She attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Valley Regional Medical Center, Vhs Brownsville Hospital Company Llc. Dr. Karen Jean Brooks also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including V E H Brooks M.D., P.A. Dr. Karen Jean Brooks accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 544-8144 to request Dr. Karen Jean Brooks the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 W Jefferson St
150
Brownsville, TX 78520-6358

Phone 1: (956) 544-8144

Fax: (956) 544-8142
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen Jean Brooks
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5698958932
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen Jean Brooks attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366476285
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 23, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Karen Jean Brooks

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen Jean Brooks has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • V E H Brooks M.D., P.A


Practice Locations

800 W Jefferson St
150
Brownsville, TX 78520-6358

Phone: (956) 544-8144
Fax: (956) 544-8142
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, November 23, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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