Michael Karsten Dengel, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Michael Karsten Dengel is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Carmichael, CA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Karsten Dengel, M.D. has been part of the Carmichael medical community since 2007 in group practice. A Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6555 Coyle Ave Ste 390, Carmichael, CA 95608-0302
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.51/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
868
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
165
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,038
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $183k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+49%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$112 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Michael Karsten Dengel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 12, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
3400 Data Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190005
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael Karsten Dengel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Karsten Dengel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Carmichael required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michael Karsten Dengel
NPI records show Dr. Dengel as active with telehealth listed in Carmichael, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 536-3670.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Karsten Dengel
Practice Location
6555 Coyle Ave Ste 390, Carmichael, CA 95608-0302
Mailing Address
3400 Data Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
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