Robert Karnes, M.D.
NPI 1679569602 · Urology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Karnes, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1679569602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679569602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036108850 (IL)
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
415 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $130 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 53 | $247 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 40 | $168 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 39 | $216 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 33 | $12 |
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,668 across 7 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
- 2005-09-26
- Last updated
- 2020-08-14
- Certified
- 2020-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Karnes's NPI number?
- Robert Karnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679569602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Karnes's specialty?
- Robert Karnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Karnes located?
- Robert Karnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Robert Karnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Karnes is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Robert Karnes accept Medicare?
- Robert Karnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Karnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Karnes's NPI (1679569602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.