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Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD

Accepting New Patients

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Dartmouth Medical School

1352 South Linden Road
Flint, MI 48532

(586) 573-4980

Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD is a dermatologist in Flint, MI specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care, Hurley Medical Center and Henry Ford Genesys Hospital.

Office Locations

Hurley Medical Center

1352 South Linden Road
Flint, MI 48532

(810) 230-0001

(810) 230-0014

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3990 E. 12 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

By Affordability:

incision and drainage of skin abscess

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin incision and drainage

skin lesion destruction

skin procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD performed more intralesional injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin incision and drainage, skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

removal of skin lesion

In 2012, Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD performed more incision and drainage, incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	39
diagnostic procedures	306
doctor visit	1741
incision and drainage	39
injections	146
minor procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	701
skin procedures	701
skin surgery	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	41
diagnostic procedures	256
doctor visit	1827
incision and drainage	41
injections	154
minor procedures	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	668
skin procedures	668
skin surgery	60

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	112
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	32
diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	1801
incision and drainage	32
injections	74
minor procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	659
skin procedures	659
skin surgery	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	107
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	34
diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	1835
incision and drainage	34
injections	58
minor procedures	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	663
skin procedures	663
skin surgery	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	602
Female	782

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1208
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	574
From 75 to 84	458
85 and over	184
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	31
diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	1841
incision and drainage	31
injections	100
minor procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	645
skin procedures	645
skin surgery	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	112
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	29
diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	1605
incision and drainage	29
injections	75
minor procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	573
skin procedures	573
skin surgery	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	94
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	25
diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	1724
incision and drainage	25
injections	91
minor procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	637
skin procedures	637
skin surgery	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	560
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	91
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	29
doctor visit	1760
incision and drainage	29
injections	122
minor procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	712
skin procedures	712
skin surgery	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	98
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	19
doctor visit	1243
incision and drainage	19
injections	141
minor procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	414
skin procedures	414
skin surgery	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	73
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	26
doctor visit	1564
incision and drainage	26
injections	146
minor procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	561
skin procedures	561
skin surgery	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	80
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	19
doctor visit	1382
incision and drainage	19
injections	124
minor procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	583
skin procedures	583
skin surgery	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	74
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated as a dermatologist in Flint, MI were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

abscess drainage	29
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	1665
incision and drainage	29
injections	111
minor procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	619
skin procedures	619
skin surgery	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD.

**Gender**
Female	373
Male	279

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	561
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	93
75 to 84	204
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	277

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD graduated from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Dermatology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (1991)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Dermatology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

McLaren Health Care

Hurley Medical Center

Henry Ford Genesys Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Flint, MI.

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2025-12-29

Same as all the other reviews, long wait times and rude front desk with the addition of unnecessary procedures with no consideration to insurance coverage. Was surprised with a large out of pocket bill for tests I ended up not needing.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott Baxter Karlene, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merz North America, Inc.	$187 Bio-Cream $102	Blanche $85
Allergan Inc.	$158 ACZONE $99	BOTOX COSMETIC $11	$49
Pfizer Inc.	$15 CIBINQO $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$345
Education	$15

Biography

Dr. Scott Karlene is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). His average patient rating is 2.0 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Karlene trained at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University for residency. He is professionally affiliated with McLaren Health Care, Hurley Medical Center, and Henry Ford Health. McLaren Health Care reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in.