Physician Profile
Michael D. Kasten, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kasten
Michael D. Kasten, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Kalamazoo, MI specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Michael trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 410 Medicare patients across 570 services. The services billed most often include fusion of additional segment of spine, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (269) 488-8355
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 JOHN ST SUITE M-206A
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
570 services · 410 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
153 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
27 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
25 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
23 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22843 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
123 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
81 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael D. Kasten's specialty?
Michael D. Kasten is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Kalamazoo, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael D. Kasten?
Michael D. Kasten is listed at 601 John St Suite M-206A, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael D. Kasten?
The number on file is (269) 488-8355. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Michael D. Kasten's NPI number?
Michael D. Kasten's National Provider Identifier is 1700820354. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Michael D. Kasten's education?
Michael D. Kasten attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael D. Kasten been practicing?
Michael D. Kasten has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael D. Kasten known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael D. Kasten performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion and fusion of spine in lower back, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael D. Kasten confirmed this information?
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