Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Deffenbacher, M.D., PH.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Harvey, IL

  • NPI 1154702421
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
71 W 156Th St Ste 305
Harvey, IL 604264264
(708) 331-2200
Additional location
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-5500
Additional location
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 600
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-0070

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 17, 2024
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Illinois #036145936 · Massachusetts #264258 · Illinois #036.145936

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154702421. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
828
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$103,259
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 149 129 $11
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 118 61 $110
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 102 86 $133
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 72 68 $161
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 54 51 $201
92978 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel 46 37 $81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 39 34 $90
92928 Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch 34 26 $437
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 32 32 $167
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 27 22 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14,895
Transactions
56
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 35 $12,873.85
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 14 $1,888.89
Boston Scientific Corporation 3 $71.26
HEARTFLOW, INC. 2 $32.07
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 2 $28.81

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$13,495
Food and Beverage
$1,400

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
535
Patients
179
Total drug cost
$63,699
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 98 36 $1,415
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 63 23 $1,269
Losartan Potassium Generic 55 24 $889
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 37 16 $734
Lisinopril Generic 36 16 $191
Spironolactone Generic 35 15 $283
Carvedilol Generic 32 12 $385
Ezetimibe Generic 30 11 $893
Furosemide Generic 30 13 $324
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 29 13 $459

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Deffenbacher's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Deffenbacher practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Harvey, IL.
Where does Dr. Karen Deffenbacher practice?
Dr. Karen Deffenbacher practices at 71 W 156Th St Ste 305, Harvey, IL 604264264. Office phone: 7083312200.
What is Dr. Karen Deffenbacher's NPI?
Dr. Karen Deffenbacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154702421, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Deffenbacher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Deffenbacher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Deffenbacher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.