Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Aaron Karlen, M.D., J.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Salem, OR

  • NPI 1104184415
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 66.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1600 State St
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 540-6300
Additional location
5825 Shoreview Ln N
Keizer, OR 973033978
(503) 540-6471
fax (503) 540-6404

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 10, 2019
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Oregon #MD187069

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104184415. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
566
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$53,387
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 124 86 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 102 102 $160
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 89 52 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 64 42 $87
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 57 29 $38
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 47 30 $36
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 42 26 $51
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 24 19 $45
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 17 15 $513

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$77
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 2 $77.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$77

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
272
Patients
164
Total drug cost
$2,933
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 95 42 $989
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 58 36 $1,279
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 52 39 $468
Tramadol Hcl Generic 52 47 $116
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 15 0 $81

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Aaron Karlen's medical specialty?
Dr. Aaron Karlen practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Salem, OR.
Where does Dr. Aaron Karlen practice?
Dr. Aaron Karlen practices at 1600 State St, Salem, OR 97301. Office phone: 5035406300.
What is Dr. Aaron Karlen's NPI?
Dr. Aaron Karlen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104184415, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Aaron Karlen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Aaron Karlen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Aaron Karlen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.