Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin Denlinger, D.O.

Family Medicine · Houghton Lake, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
9249 W LAKE CITY RD, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
9894225122
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1487638300 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Denlinger from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Denlinger

Dr. Kevin Denlinger is a family medicine specialist in Houghton Lake, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Denlinger performed 613 Medicare services across 339 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Denlinger received a total of $3,267 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 229 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Denlinger is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 29% volume in MI $3,267 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
613
Medicare services
Top 29% in MI for family medicine
339
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~31 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
146 $25 $52
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
146 $60 $141
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
106 $18 $50
Chest X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
86 $10 $39
Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing.
57 $4 $30
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
46 $2 $7
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
26 $11 $36
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,267
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $467/year across 7 years
Top 13% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
229
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,267 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$624
2023
$368
2022
$375
2021
$155
2020
$166
2019
$861
2018
$717

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$206
Novo Nordisk Inc
$121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$81
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
Amgen Inc.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Lilly USA, LLC
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 65.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$330
Novo Nordisk Inc
$310
ABBVIE INC.
$286
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$270
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$210
Amgen Inc.
$177
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$177
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$105
AbbVie Inc.
$103
Exact Sciences Corporation
$102
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$90
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$85
PFIZER INC.
$75
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$60
Radius Health, Inc.
$48
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BREO · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · HUMALOG · INGREZZA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LONHALA MAGNAIR · MOUNJARO · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · Perforomist · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UTIBRON · Utibron · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · Yupelri
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
80.4
County median income
$54,106
Nearest hospital
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER GLADWIN
23.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Denlinger is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of MI peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Denlinger experienced with 3d screening mammography (tomosynthesis)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Denlinger performed 146 3d screening mammography (tomosynthesis) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Denlinger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Denlinger received a total of $3,267 from 26 companies across 229 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Denlinger's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Houghton Lake?
Dr. Denlinger's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Denlinger) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →