MR. RICHARD G KARLEN MD
NPI 1013953371
Otolaryngology in Woodbury, MN

Active since June 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
217 RADIO DR, WOODBURY, MN 55125(651) 702-0750(651) 645-6166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2025, Jun 24, 2025, Feb 26, 2025 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mr. Richard G Karlen Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. RICHARD G KARLEN MD (NPI 1013953371) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Woodbury, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (37403) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013953371
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD G KARLENCredential: MD
Location Address217 RADIO DRWoodbury, MN 55125-5805
Mailing Address215 Radio Dr Ste 202Woodbury, MN 55125-5822 · (651) 702-0750 · Fax (651) 645-6166
Fax(651) 645-6166
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2025
NPI 1013953371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses Licensed in MN · 37403 Licensed in WI · 44546-20
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Pediatric OtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207YP0228X · License 37403 (MN), 44546-20 (WI)
Also ListedSurgery · Pediatric SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0120X · License 37403 (MN), 44546-20 (WI)
217 RADIO DR, Woodbury, MN 55125

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 13590 Arcade StVadnais Heights, MN 55127-7135 · Phone (651) 702-0750 · Fax (651) 501-5321
Location 23460 Promenade AveEagan, MN 55123-4404 · Phone (651) 702-0750 · Fax (651) 501-5321
Location 32651 Hillcrest Dr Ste 302Hudson, WI 54016-9919 · Phone (651) 702-0750 · Fax (651) 645-6166
Location 411020 161st Street WestLakeville, MN 55044 · Phone (651) 702-0750 · Fax (651) 645-6166

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid998520400MN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Richard G Karlen Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5395794309
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100217000719
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Ct scan of face without contrast 70486
A CT scan of the face without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your face, including bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. It's often used to diagnose diseases, injuries, or abnormalities. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55125 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tracheostomy, inner cannula A4623
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers13 claims579 services$6.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic Surgery)
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Otolaryngology
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Otolaryngology
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Physician Assistant (Medical)
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Physician Assistant
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Audiologist
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Audiologist
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Audiologist
217 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Karlen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Karlen is 1013953371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2006.

Where is Richard Karlen located?

Richard Karlen practices at 217 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125. The listed phone number is (651) 702-0750.

What is Richard Karlen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Richard Karlen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Karlen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Karlen accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Richard Karlen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Karlen was last updated on November 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.