oregon
Specialties
Hand Surgeon
Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen
Dr. Aaron I. Karlen

Dr. Aaron I. Karlen

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 9 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2012
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1104184415

Dr. Aaron I. Karlen M.D., J.D.

Hand Surgeon

He is located at 1600 State Street in Salem, OR 97301. Can help patients with the following: ACL Tear, Broken Bone, Dislocated Ankle, Kyphosis, Spondylosis, Trigger Finger. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104184415. Appointment can be made via the phone number (503) 540-6300. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen, being an hand surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Aaron I. Karlen.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Dupuytren Contracture
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Ganglion
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Tremor
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Aaron I. Karlen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Kaiser Permanente

Network data as of Sep 29, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
KP OR Bronze 6000 EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP OR Bronze HSA 7100 EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP OR Gold 0 EPO · Gold Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP OR Gold 1750 EPO · Gold Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP OR Silver 3000 EPO · Silver Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP OR Silver 4000 EPO · Silver Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP Oregon Standard Bronze Plan EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP Oregon Standard Gold Plan EPO · Gold Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP Oregon Standard Silver Plan EPO · Silver Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients

Moda Health Plan, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc.
Moda Health Plan, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Oregon Standard Bronze Affinity EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Oregon Standard Gold Affinity EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Moda Health Oregon Standard Silver Affinity EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

PacificSource Health Plans

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from PacificSource Health Plans
PacificSource Health Plans plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Core Bronze HSA 7500 EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier Two Accepting new patients
Core Bronze HSA 8300 EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Gold 1500 EPO · Gold Tier Two Accepting new patients
Core Gold 3000 EPO · Gold Tier Two Accepting new patients
Core Silver 4500 EPO · Silver Tier Two Accepting new patients
Core Silver 7500 EPO · Silver Tier Two Accepting new patients
PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier Two Accepting new patients
PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core EPO · Gold Tier Two Accepting new patients
PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core EPO · Silver Tier Two Accepting new patients

Providence Health Plan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Providence Health Plan
Providence Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network EPO · Expanded Bronze Choice Not accepting new patients
HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network EPO · Expanded Bronze EPO Not accepting new patients
Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network EPO · Expanded Bronze Choice Not accepting new patients
Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network EPO · Expanded Bronze EPO Not accepting new patients
Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network EPO · Gold Choice Not accepting new patients
Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network EPO · Gold EPO Not accepting new patients
Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network EPO · Silver Choice Not accepting new patients
Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network EPO · Silver EPO Not accepting new patients

Dental plans

Kaiser Permanente

Network data as of Sep 29, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

Kaiser Permanente plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
KP OR Family Dental - $100 Ded EPO · Low Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP OR Family Dental - $1000 EPO · Low Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients
KP OR Family Dental - $1000/$50 Ded EPO · High Tier One Referral Required Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Aaron I. Karlen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

Insurance information looks wrong? Let us know

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Aaron I. Karlen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hand Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery) .

Bills through: Salem Health

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Axogen $1032
Integra Lifesciences $444
Arthrex $408

Other

Travel and Lodging $1573
Food and Beverage $521

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2012

Additional Specialities

  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Resident

Affiliated practices

Hope Orthopedics of Oregon
1600 State Street
Salem, 97301 OR
(503) 540-6300

Affiliated hospitals

SALEM HOSPITAL
890 OAK STREET, SE
SALEM, 97301 OR
(503) 561-5200

Looking for more Hand Surgeons?

Here are hand surgeons in Oregon you may want to explore.

Dr. Michael R. Coe
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 200 2200 Northeast Neff Road Bend, 97701, OR
Dr. Kenneth R. Hanington
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 1303 Northeast Cushing Drive Bend, 97701, OR
Dr. Lucie Krenek
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 3500 North Interstate Avenue Portland, 97227, OR
Dr. Paul Lockwood Sternenberg
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 200 2780 East Barnett Road Medford, 97504, OR
Dr. Michael L. Mara
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 1303 Northeast Cushing Drive Bend, 97701, OR
Dr. Michael D. Hwang
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 9250 Southwest Hall Boulevard Tigard, 97223, OR
Dr. Cay Michael Mierisch
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 3620 Northwest Samaritan Drive Suite 201 Corvallis, 97330, OR
Dr. Heather A. Campion
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 55 Coburg Road Eugene, 97401, OR
Dr. David M. Appleby
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 112 702 Southwest Ramsey Avenue Grants Pass, 97527, OR

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen is affiliated with Hope Orthopedics of Oregon.

Does Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen accept insurance?

Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen is listed in-network for 42 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen treat?

Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen provides treatment for ACL Tear, Broken Bone, Dislocated Ankle, Kyphosis, Spondylosis, Trigger Finger. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen is affiliated with SALEM HOSPITAL.

Where can you meet with Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen?

Dr. Aaron Isamu Karlen's office is located at 1600 State Street in Salem, OR 97301.