DR. KAREN LIEN M.D.
NPI 1962474460
Family Medicine in Havre, MT

Active since February 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Nov 5, 2024, May 8, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Karen Lien M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN LIEN M.D. (NPI 1962474460) is an individual family medicine provider in Havre, Montana, licensed in Montana (8684) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962474460
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN LIENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1410 1ST AVEHavre, MT 59501-6207
Mailing AddressPo Box 1231Havre, MT 59501-1231 · (406) 262-1302
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025
NPI 1962474460 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in MT · 8684
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

1410 1ST AVE, Havre, MT 59501

Other Identifiers 3

Other000019121MT · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other080143918MT · Medicare Railroad
Medicaid1962474460MT

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

Dr. Karen Lien M.d. 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 ID5597658245
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040205000839
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 7

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 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
100 services70 patients
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.
77 services59 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
61 services58 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
60 services57 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.
24 services24 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
20 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270012
Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northern Montana Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Havre, MT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271348
Location30 13th StHavre, MT 59501 · Hill County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59501 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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 8

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
3 suppliers17 claims29 services$4.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims59 services$24.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$70.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims62 services$3.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier48 claims50 services$17.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers97 claims102 services$107.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Physician Assistant
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501
Family Medicine
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501
Family Medicine
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501
Family Medicine
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1410 1ST AVE
HAVRE, MT 59501

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 Lien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Lien is 1962474460. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2006.

Where is Karen Lien located?

Karen Lien practices at 1410 1st Ave, Havre, MT 59501. The listed phone number is (406) 265-5408.

What is Karen Lien's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Karen Lien enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Lien 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 Lien accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Karen Lien 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 Lien affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Lien is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc and Northern Montana Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Lien was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.