Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Karlon, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Hematology) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1154365088
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
185 Berry St
San Francisco, CA 941071773
(415) 353-4721
fax (415) 353-4828
Mailing address
1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821
San Francisco, CA 941430001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 6, 2008
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A87881
Medicaid
CA #00A878810

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154365088. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
723
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$58,460
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 401 320 $94
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers 232 180 $70
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report 54 48 $54
88346 Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure 18 18 $40
88350 Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure 18 18 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in San Francisco Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Karlon's medical specialty?
Dr. William Karlon practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. William Karlon practice?
Dr. William Karlon practices at 185 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 941071773. Office phone: 4153534721.
What is Dr. William Karlon's NPI?
Dr. William Karlon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154365088, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Karlon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Karlon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Karlon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers (HCPCS 88189); Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers (HCPCS 88188); Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report (HCPCS G0452). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.