Dr. Karen A. Johnson , MD
Surgery • Salida, CO
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Karen Johnson, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Salida, CO. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Johnson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 RUSH DR.
Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Salida Hospital District and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1000 Rush Dr
Salida, CO 812019627
Medicare Profile & Education
Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine
1989
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Salida, CO
Practicing in Salida, CO (635 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
155 | 101 | $95.45 | $43.99 |
|
99202
New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
|
72 | 72 | $164.95 | $75.48 |
|
45378
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
|
48 | 48 | $912.73 | $190.32 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
45 | 45 | $238.57 | $109.22 |
|
99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
|
29 | 14 | $98.31 | $39.23 |
|
43239
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
|
26 | 26 | $810.48 | $103.30 |
|
45380
Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope
|
25 | 25 | $1092.97 | $200.88 |
|
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
|
24 | 23 | $324.67 | $137.40 |
|
49505
Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)
|
11 | 11 | $1094.91 | $501.27 |
|
43249
Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope
|
11 | 11 | $416.95 | $161.45 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2021-02-16NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Salida Hospital District
1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 812019627
Phone: 7195302477
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Surgery
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner (Certified)
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
CCRPCEP, BHC
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 1000 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO 812019627 (Tel: 7195302000)
Registered at 1000 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO 812019627 (Tel: 7195302000)
Surgery (License #32328 in CT)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3455 LUTHERAN PKWY, SUITE 290, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 800336028 (Tel: 3034671400)
Registered at 3455 LUTHERAN PKWY, SUITE 290, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 800336028 (Tel: 3034671400)
Recorded as KAREN JOHNSON, M.D.
Surgery (License #50618 in CO)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1000 Rush Dr
Salida, CO 812019627
Phone: 7195302000
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