Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brian Karamian
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1629465182
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.8 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
725 Welch RD
Palo Alto, CA 943041601
(650) 497-8000 - Mailing address
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1 Rue Renoir
Coto de Caza, CA 926798506
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 28, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Utah #12664887-1205
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629465182. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
275
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$56,751
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 58 | 58 | $128 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 55 | 13 | $331 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 47 | 36 | $93 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 46 | 33 | $63 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 38 | 17 | $196 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 16 | 16 | $813 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 15 | 12 | $227 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$7,151
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc | 10 | $5,847.65 | |
| DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. | 1 | $465.00 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 4 | $233.30 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $197.96 | |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 2 | $177.04 | |
| Alphatec Spine, Inc | 1 | $154.93 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $52.61 | |
| Spineology Inc. | 1 | $22.64 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brian Karamian's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Karamian practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Brian Karamian practice?
Dr. Brian Karamian practices at 725 Welch RD, Palo Alto, CA 943041601. Office phone: 6504978000.
What is Dr. Brian Karamian's NPI?
Dr. Brian Karamian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629465182, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Karamian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Karamian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Karamian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.