Summary

Dr. Karl Papierniak is a surgeon and gastroenterologist with an impressive 47 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for both surgical and digestive health needs. Dr. Papierniak is multilingual, speaking Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Dr. Papierniak practices at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, Minnesota. He treats patients with colon polyps, tobacco use disorder, and obesity-related conditions. His procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests, kidney transplant biopsies, and nerve biopsies. Patients have given him an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 47 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Loyola University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

New Ulm Medical Center

1324 5th St NNew Ulm, MN 56073

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Karl J Papierniak, MD
Dr. Venkata Krishna Murthy, MD
Dr. Kellie Curfman Newman, MD
Dr. Anila Sharma, MD
Dr. Karl J Papierniak, MDDr. Venkata Krishna Murthy, MDDr. Kellie Curfman Newman, MDDr. Anila Sharma, MD
SurgerySurgerySurgeryOther
47 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
New Ulm , MNSleepy Eye , MNNew Ulm , MNGaylord , MN
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Madurai Medical College Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karl J Papierniak

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • South Country Health Alliance
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karl J Papierniak has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karl J Papierniak has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hernia
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. Karl J Papierniak holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Loyola University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Papierniak's NPI number is 1417059221.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Karl Papierniak speak?
Dr. Karl Papierniak speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Is Dr. Karl Papierniak accepting new patients?
Dr. Karl Papierniak has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karl Papierniak affiliated with?
Dr. Karl Papierniak is affiliated with New Ulm Medical Center.
Does Dr. Karl Papierniak accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karl Papierniak accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Karl Papierniak's office located?
Dr. Karl Papierniak's office is located at 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.