KAREN DENBESTEN MD
NPI 1245226323
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Petoskey, MI

Active since September 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 170, PETOSKEY, MI 49770(231) 487-3590(231) 487-3579 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Karen Denbesten Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KAREN DENBESTEN MD (NPI 1245226323) is an individual infectious disease provider in Petoskey, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301091715) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mclaren Central Michigan, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245226323
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameKAREN DENBESTENCredential: MD
Location Address560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 170Petoskey, MI 49770-2275
Mailing Address560 W Mitchell St, Suite 170Petoskey, MI 49770-2275 · (231) 487-3590 · Fax (231) 487-3579
Fax(231) 487-3579
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2015
NPI 1245226323 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in MI · 4301091715
Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

560 W MITCHELL ST, Petoskey, MI 49770

Other Identifiers 2

OtherKD091715MI · Bcbs
Medicare PINN56640013MI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Denbesten Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002981974
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080813000072
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
214 services108 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
133 services119 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mclaren Central Michigan

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230080
Location1221 South DriveMount Pleasant, MI 48858 · Isabella County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mclaren Northern Michigan

Acute Care Hospitals · Petoskey, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230105
Location416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770 · Emmet County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gaylord, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230133
Location825 N Center AveGaylord, MI 49735 · Otsego County
Birthing friendly

Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230239
Location500 Osborn BlvdSault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 · Chippewa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49770 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
560 W MITCHELL ST, STE 210
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
560 W MITCHELL ST, STE 560
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
Neurological Surgery
560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 250
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 300
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
Internal Medicine
560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 300
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
560 W MITCHELL ST, STE 505
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
560 W MITCHELL ST, SUITE 250
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
560 W MITCHELL ST
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Denbesten's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Denbesten is 1245226323. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2005.

Where is Karen Denbesten located?

Karen Denbesten practices at 560 W Mitchell St Suite 170, Petoskey, MI 49770. The listed phone number is (231) 487-3590.

What is Karen Denbesten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Karen Denbesten enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Denbesten is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Karen Denbesten accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Karen Denbesten as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Karen Denbesten affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Denbesten is affiliated with Mclaren Central Michigan, Mclaren Northern Michigan, Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital and Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Denbesten was last updated on January 24, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.