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Dr. Karen Denbesten, MD

Dr. Karen Denbesten, MD

Petoskey, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Denbesten, Infectious Disease Specialist in Petoskey, MI?

    Dr. Karen Denbesten, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Petoskey, MI. She is board certified. Dr. Denbesten graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed her residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Infectious Diseases; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Internal Medicine. Dr. Denbesten is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Denbesten’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Denbesten’s office at (231) 487-3590.

    Where did Dr. Denbesten go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke Medical Center

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Infectious Diseases; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Internal Medicine | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Denbesten board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Denbesten, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Denbesten speak?

    Dr. Denbesten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Denbesten typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Denbesten diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Denbesten. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Infected Right Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Right Knee Implant
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Denbesten typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Denbesten may include:

    Please contact Dr. Denbesten's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Denbesten accept my insurance?

    Dr. Denbesten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 487-3590 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Denbesten accept in Petoskey, MI?

    Dr. Denbesten in Petoskey, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Denbesten's office located?

    Dr. Karen Denbesten's Primary Practice

    560 W Mitchell St Ste 170

    Petoskey, MI 49770

    (231) 487-3590

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    What is Dr. Denbesten's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Denbesten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245226323.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Denbesten?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Denbesten

    What is Dr. Karen Denbesten's specialty?

    Dr. Denbesten is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Petoskey, MI.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is this Dr. Karen Denbesten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Denbesten is affiliated with Mclaren Northern Michigan, Charlevoix Hospital, Mymichigan Medical Center Sault which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Karen Denbesten accepting new patients in Petoskey, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Denbesten is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Denbesten offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Denbesten's office at (231) 487-3590 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Denbesten?

    Please contact Dr. Denbesten's office at (231) 487-3590 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Denbesten have?

    Dr. Karen Denbesten is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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