Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Karch, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Mammoth Lakes, CA

  • NPI 1861548448
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
85 Sierra Park RD
Mammoth Lakes, CA 935462073
(760) 934-3311
fax (760) 872-6790
Additional location
150 Pioneer Ln
Bishop, CA 935142556
(760) 873-2623
fax (760) 873-2626
Mailing address
Po Box 660
Mammoth Lakes, CA 935460660

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 14, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A63160

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861548448. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
187
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,726
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 74 53 $93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 37 34 $132
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 31 29 $35
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 29 25 $40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,337
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2 $1,211.03
Arthrex, Inc. 1 $125.74

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,118
Food and Beverage
$219

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Karch's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Karch practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Karch practice?
Dr. Michael Karch practices at 85 Sierra Park RD, Mammoth Lakes, CA 935462073. Office phone: 7609343311.
What is Dr. Michael Karch's NPI?
Dr. Michael Karch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861548448, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Karch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Karch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Karch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.