DR. KAREN HOFFMAN BAERENSTECHER M.D.
NPI 1659592574
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Karen Baerenstecher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Baerenstecher is 1659592574. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2007.

Q: What is Karen Baerenstecher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: Is Karen Baerenstecher enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karen Baerenstecher has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Active since May 01, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026

2535 KIRBY DR, HOUSTON, TX 77019(713) 800-8800(713) 800-8849 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Karen Hoffman Baerenstecher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN HOFFMAN BAERENSTECHER M.D. (NPI 1659592574) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J5968) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659592574

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN HOFFMAN BAERENSTECHERCredential: M.D.

Location Address2535 KIRBY DRHouston, TX 77019-6320

Mailing Address2535 Kirby DrHouston, TX 77019-6320 · (713) 800-8800 · Fax (713) 800-8849

Phone(713) 800-8800

Fax(713) 800-8849

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMay 1, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 2022

NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2022

✔ NPI 1659592574 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J5968

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

2535 KIRBY DR, Houston, TX 77019

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Karen Hoffman Baerenstecher M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2022 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2022

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77019 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

4 suppliers11 claims34 services$6.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$22.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

1 supplier14 claims1,320 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$24.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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