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Dr. Benjamin Richard Kafka , MD

Neurological Surgery • Salem, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Kafka, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Salem, OR. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Kafka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2485 12TH ST SE.

Dr. Kafka is affiliated with Capital Neurosurgery Specialists and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2485 12th St Se

Salem, OR 973022151

Telephone 5033991386
Fax 5033991182
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wvp Medical Group, Llc Facility NPI 1124352877

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Creighton University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Salem, OR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -12.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.4 Yrs
State Avg: 20.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Salem, OR (143 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kafka (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Salem Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
110 61 $255.00 $85.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
51 40 $360.00 $119.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
51 51 $469.00 $157.32
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
24 24 $366.00 $124.16
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
14 14 $619.00 $211.00
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves
11 11 $3165.00 $848.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-17
Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License OR MD2079733

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Capital Neurosurgery Specialists

2485 12th St Se, Salem, OR 973022151

Phone: 5033991386

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Thomas Patterson , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1063070522

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Adams , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1134904915

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Maurice Collada , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1245232065

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Nanaszko , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1275829996

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Daniella Manarang , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1437915212

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Charles Hatchette , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1568662435

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 17, 2026

Registered at 2485 12TH ST SE, SALEM, OR 973022151 (Tel: 5033991386)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 17, 2026

Registered at 2485 12TH ST SE, SALEM, OR 973022151 (Tel: 5033991386)

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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2022

Registered at 875 OAK ST SE STE 5060, SALEM, OR 973013987 (Tel: 5033991386)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2022

Neurological Surgery (License #MD2079733 in OR)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 12, 2022

Registered at 875 OAK ST. SE #5060, SALEM, OR 97301 (Tel: 5033991386)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 12, 2022

Recorded as BENJAMIN KAFKA, MD

NPI Profile Active April 14, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2014

Registered at 5201 HARRY HINES BLVD, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, DALLAS, TX 752357708 (Tel: 2145908058)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 660599, DALLAS, TX 752660599

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 14, 2014

Recorded as BENJAMIN KAFKA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 14, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 14, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730508169
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 14, 2014
Last Update: February 17, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2485 12th St Se

Salem, OR 973022151

Phone: 5033991386

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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