Dr. Benjamin Richard Kafka , MD
Neurological Surgery • Salem, OR
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
2485 12th St Se
Salem, OR 973022151
Medicare Profile & Education
Creighton University School Of Medicine
2014
✓ Accepts Assignment
Telehealth Services Available
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Salem, OR
Practicing in Salem, OR (143 Statewide)
✓ Offers Virtual Consultations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
110 | 61 | $255.00 | $85.43 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: 2026-02-17NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X
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.
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
Neurological Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Neurological Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Neurological Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Neurological Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 2485 12TH ST SE, SALEM, OR 973022151 (Tel: 5033991386)
Registered at 2485 12TH ST SE, SALEM, OR 973022151 (Tel: 5033991386)
Registered at 875 OAK ST SE STE 5060, SALEM, OR 973013987 (Tel: 5033991386)
Neurological Surgery (License #MD2079733 in OR)
Registered at 875 OAK ST. SE #5060, SALEM, OR 97301 (Tel: 5033991386)
Recorded as BENJAMIN KAFKA, MD
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 5201 HARRY HINES BLVD, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, DALLAS, TX 752357708 (Tel: 2145908058)
Registered at PO BOX 660599, DALLAS, TX 752660599
Recorded as BENJAMIN KAFKA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2485 12th St Se
Salem, OR 973022151
Phone: 5033991386
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