Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Karen E. Den Besten work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Karen E. Den Besten at 4 hospitals: Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital, McLaren Central Michigan, McLaren Northern Michigan and Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Karen E. Den Besten see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Petoskey, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Karen E. Den Besten's specialty?
- Medicare lists Infectious Disease as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Karen E. Den Besten accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen E. Den Besten accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Karen E. Den Besten?
- (231) 487-3590, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Karen E. Den Besten's NPI number?
- 1245226323. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Karen E. Den Besten works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen E. Den Besten at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Chippewa County War Memorial HospitalSault Ste Marie, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230239
- McLaren Central MichiganMount Pleasant, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230080
- McLaren Northern MichiganPetoskey, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230105
- Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial HospitalGaylord, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230133
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen E. Den Besten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 560 W Mitchell St, Suite 170Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 487‑3590
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen E. Den Besten as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- McLaren Central Michigan182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245226323 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians