Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Denbesten, MD
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Petoskey, MI
- NPI 1245226323
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 170
Petoskey, MI 497702275
(231) 487-3590
fax (231) 487-3579
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 24, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Michigan #4301091715
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245226323. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
224
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$21,160
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 149 | 77 | $78 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 75 | 69 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $18.82 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
378
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$372,692
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 41 | 12 | $5,825 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 37 | 11 | $408 |
| Genvoya (Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $146,164 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 35 | 0 | $465 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | Generic | 32 | 0 | $2,564 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | Generic | 29 | 0 | $6,130 |
| Daptomycin | Generic | 26 | 0 | $4,861 |
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $111,984 |
| Cefepime Hcl | Generic | 22 | 0 | $5,693 |
| Piperacillin-Tazobactam (Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactam) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $7,241 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Denbesten's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Denbesten practices Infectious Disease Physician in Petoskey, MI.
Where does Dr. Karen Denbesten practice?
Dr. Karen Denbesten practices at 560 W Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 497702275. Office phone: 2314873590.
What is Dr. Karen Denbesten's NPI?
Dr. Karen Denbesten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245226323, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Denbesten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Denbesten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Denbesten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.