Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Matthew Karlen, MD

Radiation Oncology · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
100 SOUTH ASHLEY DRIVE, Tampa, FL 33602
8138336220
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1144279035 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Karlen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Karlen

Dr. Matthew Karlen is a radiation oncology in Tampa, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Karlen performed 5,035 Medicare services across 4,059 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Karlen is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,035
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for radiation oncology
4,059
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~265 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,890$7$50
Screening mammography337$36$253
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view299$7$46
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)284$29$155
Bone density scan (DEXA)158$9$74
Chest X-ray, 2 views148$8$55
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity133$27$267
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow115$29$230
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function105$20$193
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast100$31$314
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers94$25$263
CT scan of chest, without contrast90$40$425
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen88$21$217
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast77$66$894
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast73$65$835
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)73$21$160
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid69$29$308
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views65$6$67
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers60$16$173
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts55$31$317
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue48$20$209
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast46$27$259
Ultrasound scan of transplanted kidney42$28$267
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast38$36$425
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast33$55$532
3d radiographic procedure30$7$74
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views28$8$60
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast28$30$240
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen27$30$304
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast26$37$425
Knee X-ray, 3 views25$7$68
Mri scan of brain without contrast24$55$549
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast24$26$194
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast22$64$707
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast22$36$425
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system22$26$229
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast21$76$958
Ct scan of chest with contrast20$38$460
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow20$30$446
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast17$56$549
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts17$30$224
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views16$8$80
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity16$22$215
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation16$26$270
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast15$77$693
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast15$74$830
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views14$7$68
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast13$41$402
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views13$6$67
Foot X-ray, 3+ views13$6$67
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast11$55$590
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.8% high complexity
29.8% medium
69.4% routine
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
369
Per 100K population
24.8
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
1.3 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Karlen is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Karlen experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Karlen performed 1,890 chest x-ray, 1 view services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Karlen's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Tampa?
Dr. Karlen's average Medicare payment per service is $19. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Karlen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →