Matthew Karen, MD
NPI 1477519833 · Otolaryngology Physician · Stockbridge, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Karen, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Stockbridge, GA (NPI 1477519833).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477519833
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 93362 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
279 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 93 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 84 | $106 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 45 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $123 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 27 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 101 | 29 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 44 | 12 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 19 | — |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 18 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc | 16 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,209 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2023-11-15
- Certified
- 2023-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Karen's NPI number?
- Matthew Karen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477519833, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Karen's specialty?
- Matthew Karen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Karen located?
- Matthew Karen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1365 Rock Quarry Rd Ste 300, Stockbridge, GA 30281-5024.
- What is Matthew Karen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Karen is (770) 740-1860.
- Does Matthew Karen accept Medicare?
- Matthew Karen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Karen's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Karen's NPI (1477519833) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.