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Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD

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(Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, M.D.)
Specializes in: Adult Cardiology
University of Minnesota Medical School (1993)
Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), atrial septal defect, and more.
6550 Fannin Street Suite 1901
Houston, TX 77030

Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD is a cardiologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult cardiology. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist.

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Office Locations

6550 Fannin Street Suite 1901
Houston, TX 77030
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Some issues Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Less than 40 percent of women have chest pain and about 50 percent have shortness of breath," says her doctor, Karla Kurrelmeyer, MD, a cardiologist with Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular...”—"What to know about heart attacks in women", Daytona Beach News-Journal, February 2016
“Karla Kurrelmeyer, a cardiologist with Houston Methodist Hospital's Heart and Vascular Center, warns they might see a jump in blood pressure, increasing risk of stroke or chest pain, according to...”—"Women battle more holiday stress than men. Here's how to avoid it", Desert News, November 2015
“"Nausea, shoulder pain and exhaustion can be the only signs a female experiences during an attack," says Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, a cardiologist who specializes in women's heart disease at the...”—"Holiday heart attack", Salon, December 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

echocardiogram
ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

Doppler echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD performed more Doppler echocardiography procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD had a list price for minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 24
cardiac procedures 1482
doctor visit 469
hospital care 130
inpatient care 130
lab tests 92
minimally invasive procedures 79
stress testing 54
ultrasound (sonogram) 1458

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1304
doctor visit 414
hospital care 97
inpatient care 97
lab tests 55
minimally invasive procedures 52
stress testing 43
ultrasound (sonogram) 1304

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 812
Female 867
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1141
Black 359
Hispanic 145
Asian 21
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 615
From 75 to 84 482
85 and over 280
Less than 65 302

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 72
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 52
Dementia 18
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1357
doctor visit 425
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82
lab tests 45
minimally invasive procedures 54
stress testing 44
ultrasound (sonogram) 1357

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 1011
Female 1111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1408
Black 434
Hispanic 206
Asian 46
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 793
From 75 to 84 577
85 and over 348
Less than 65 404

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 68
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 48
Dementia 19
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1353
doctor visit 441
hospital care 85
inpatient care 85
lab tests 48
minimally invasive procedures 46
stress testing 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 1353

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 1584
Female 1706
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2192
Black 678
Hispanic 318
Asian 62
Other 40
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1258
From 75 to 84 848
85 and over 594
Less than 65 590

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 71
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 49
Dementia 18
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1616
doctor visit 463
lab tests 32
minimally invasive procedures 49
stress testing 46
ultrasound (sonogram) 1599

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 838
Female 938
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1219
Black 316
Hispanic 176
Asian 36
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 680
From 75 to 84 516
85 and over 292
Less than 65 288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 71
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 48
Dementia 18
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1481
doctor visit 464
hospital care 109
inpatient care 109
lab tests 90
minimally invasive procedures 51
stress testing 108
ultrasound (sonogram) 1415

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 858
Female 950
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1222
Black 339
Hispanic 157
Asian 59
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 759
From 75 to 84 513
85 and over 261
Less than 65 275

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 48
Dementia 20
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1512
doctor visit 501
hospital care 158
inpatient care 158
lab tests 66
minimally invasive procedures 64
stress testing 95
ultrasound (sonogram) 1452

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 777
Female 927
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1164
Black 308
Hispanic 157
Asian 47
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 734
From 75 to 84 497
85 and over 227
Less than 65 246

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 47
Dementia 20
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1381
doctor visit 533
hospital care 123
inpatient care 123
minimally invasive procedures 67
stress testing 66
ultrasound (sonogram) 1326

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 746
Female 919
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1161
Black 270
Hispanic 141
Asian 61
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 703
From 75 to 84 497
85 and over 251
Less than 65 214

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 72
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 46
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1101
doctor visit 333
hospital care 92
inpatient care 92
minimally invasive procedures 29
stress testing 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 1081

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 616
Female 817
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 981
Black 244
Hispanic 136
Asian 43
Other 29
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 627
From 75 to 84 414
85 and over 227
Less than 65 165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 44
Dementia 21
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1093
doctor visit 500
hospital care 92
inpatient care 92
minimally invasive procedures 24
stress testing 27
ultrasound (sonogram) 1066

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 568
Female 833
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1022
Black 192
Hispanic 116
Asian 37
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 609
From 75 to 84 455
85 and over 212
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 40
Dementia 19
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1068
doctor visit 472
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56
minimally invasive procedures 29
stress testing 29
ultrasound (sonogram) 1039

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 620
Female 784
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1000
Black 213
Hispanic 100
Asian 52
Other 39
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 587
From 75 to 84 469
85 and over 223
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 41
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 39
Dementia 12
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 1002
doctor visit 439
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81
minimally invasive procedures 27
stress testing 33
ultrasound (sonogram) 969

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Male 539
Female 755
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 948
Black 169
Hispanic 97
Asian 0
Other 40
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 510
From 75 to 84 474
85 and over 192
Less than 65 118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 43
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 41
Dementia 12
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring 24
cardiac procedures 1312
doctor visit 454
hospital care 100
inpatient care 100
lab tests 61
minimally invasive procedures 47
stress testing 49
ultrasound (sonogram) 1284

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD.

Gender
Female 883
Male 747
Ethnicity
Black / African American 293
Asian / Pacific Islander 38
Non-Hispanic White 1121
Hispanic 145
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 21
Age
85 and over 258
75 to 84 478
Less than 65 237
65 to 74 656

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 31
Dementia 16
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993. She completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She is certified by the Disease, Certification in Echocardiography, null and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1993)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Board Certification: Disease, Certification in Echocardiography, null

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP), TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, HAA Preferred Partners (International), DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS, Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO), BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP), Aetna International, DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO), Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP), Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO), Aetna Signature Administrators MODA, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP), DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO) and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare HMO
United Healthcare EPO
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Choice POS
First Health PPO
Aetna POS
Aetna QPOS
Aetna Workers' Compensation
Golden Rule
Best Doctors
Aetna Select
Aetna EPO
Trustmark
Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA Network
Aetna Affordable Health Choices
Aetna Signature Administrators
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
CIGNA Choice Fund
CIGNA Indemnity
AARP
Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
Three Rivers Provider Network
Coventry PPO
HealthSpring
US Family Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
United Healthcare
Medicare
Railroad Medicare
Humana
Cigna
Molina Healthcare
WellPoint
Aetna Open Access
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
CIGNA Network Open Access
PHCS PPO
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
GeoBlue
BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
Aetna Student Health
TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
Aetna Transplant
TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP)
TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
UnitedHealthOne
TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver
Blue Essentials Access
UMR
TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
HAA Preferred Partners (International)
DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON
Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS
Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)
BCBS PPO Wespath
Aetna Health Network
Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
United Health Integrated Services
Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
Olympus Managed Care (International)
Aetna Medicare HMO Prime
Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
Blue Edge
Blue Essentials
DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)
Aetna International
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)
Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)
Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)
Aetna Signature Administrators MODA
TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP)
DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)
Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 712 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-10
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Dr. Kurrelmeyer listened to my concerns, spent time going over my records and issues. Offered some suggestions and explanations. We agreed on a treatment plan and discussed the next visit.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-23
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I've been a patient of Dr Kurrelmeyer for several years and have always had a good experience. Everyone is thoughtful, kind, takes time to listen and explain and answer questions.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-30
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Excellent care was provided. Dr KURRELMEYER and her associates took their time and were thorough
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-06
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I have been very impressed with Dr. Kurrelmeyer for the entire time I have been seeing her.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-21
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I trust Dr Kurrelmeyer. Very good at listening and trying to figure out what's going on.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-16
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Dr. Kurrelmeyer is always friendly and takes time to answer questions I may have.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-20
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I appreciated the time that Dr.Kurrelmeyer took to truly listen to my concerns.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $3,299 ELIQUIS
$3,299
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $2,244 Resolute
$2,114 		CoreValve Evolut
$86 		Endurant
$33 		Evera
$11
Amgen Inc. $924 Repatha
$880 		Corlanor
$11
$33
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $354 CRM
$185 		Vascular
$169
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $270 XARELTO
$270
Other $887 Relay Grafts
$240 		Pradaxa
$118 		CardioMEMS
$56 		WATCHMAN
$54 		GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION
$50 		Other
$370
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $3,200
Food and Beverage $2,392
Travel and Lodging $1,886
Consulting Fee $500

Research Payments

Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, FACC, MD has received 18 research payments totaling $62,169.

Biography

Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer works as an adult cardiology. She attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Kurrelmeyer's medical residency was performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Clinical interests for Dr. Kurrelmeyer include atrial septal defect, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and heart failure. She is rated highly by her patients. Dr. Kurrelmeyer takes Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. She has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Kurrelmeyer is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Houston, TX.

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