Quick answers
- Does Denise Poppen-Szynal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Denise Poppen-Szynal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Denise Poppen-Szynal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 189 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services for Denise Poppen-Szynal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Denise Poppen-Szynal's NPI number?
- 1528494655. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Denise Poppen-Szynal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 189 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)452 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)136 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)69 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)44 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)41 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Denise Poppen-Szynal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Denise Poppen-Szynal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Denise Poppen-Szynal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑4563
- 911 Fran Lin PkwyMunster, IN 46321
- 9130 Columbia AveMunster, IN 46321
- 921 Fran Lin PkwyMunster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑1310
- 931 Fran Lin PkwyMunster, IN 46321 (219) 513‑0107
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Denise Poppen-Szynal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care Network Inc379 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Munster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Munster, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528494655 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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