Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KARSTEN
Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD is a healthcare provider in Boise, ID specialising in colorectal surgery (proctology). Benjamin trained at University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Benjamin is also listed as specialising in surgery.
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Areas of Expertise
Common questions
What is Dr. Karsten's specialty?
Dr. Karsten is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in Boise, ID. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Karsten?
Dr. Karsten is listed at 100 WARM SPRINGS AVE STE B, Boise, ID 83712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Karsten?
The number on file is (208) 381-2222. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Karsten?
Dr. Karsten's National Provider Identifier is 1124227137. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Karsten's medical education?
Dr. Karsten attended University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Karsten have?
Dr. Karsten has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Karsten known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karsten performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karsten. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (208) 381-2222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 WARM SPRINGS AVE STE B
Boise, ID 83712
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
126 services · 111 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
18 |
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
40 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
37 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other colorectal surgery specialists in Boise 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Utah School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2004 at University of Utah School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 4
Providers in ID who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.