Karen Bester, LMSW
NPI 1598380479 · Social Worker · Howell, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Bester, LMSW is a Social Worker provider in Howell, MI (NPI 1598380479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598380479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- LMSW
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-06-16
- Last updated
- 2023-12-17
- Certified
- 2023-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Bester's NPI number?
- Karen Bester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598380479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Bester's specialty?
- Karen Bester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Social Worker (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Karen Bester located?
- Karen Bester's practice location on file with NPPES is 4896 Chilson Rd, Howell, MI 48843-9453.
- What is Karen Bester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Bester is (810) 331-0226.
- Does Karen Bester accept Medicare?
- Karen Bester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Bester's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Bester's NPI (1598380479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.