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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 170
Petoskey, MI 497702275
(231) 487-3590
fax (231) 487-3579

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 1 $18.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.