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General Surgery

Michael M. Karkkainen, DO

Works at hospitals in Marinette, WI · Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Michael M. Karkkainen, DO is a general surgeon at 3003 University Dr, Marinette, WI 54143. Phone: (715) 735-6621. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael M. Karkkainen had 188 Original Medicare patients and 439 services. NPI 1821199100. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 3003 University Dr, Marinette, WI 54143 · Directions
  • Phone: (715) 735‑6621
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Aurora Medical Center Bay Area
  • Group practice: Aurora Medical Group, Inc.
  • Medical school: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael M. Karkkainen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michael M. Karkkainen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael M. Karkkainen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Michael M. Karkkainen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 188 Original Medicare patients and 439 services for Michael M. Karkkainen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael M. Karkkainen's NPI number?
1821199100. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michael M. Karkkainen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients188
Services billed to Medicare439
Different services or procedures87
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)63 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)52 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)42 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)39 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)25 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Michael M. Karkkainen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael M. Karkkainen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Aurora Medical Center Bay AreaMarinette, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520113

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael M. Karkkainen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael M. Karkkainen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Aurora Medical Group, Inc.3,813 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Wisconsin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisconsin — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Aurora Medical Group, Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821199100
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians