Dr Christopher Smith, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ishpeming, MI

Dr Christopher Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ishpeming, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Bell Physician Practices Inc and his current practice location is 901 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (906) 486-4431.

Dr Christopher Smith is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301504081) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598260259.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Smith, MD
901 Lakeshore Dr,
Ishpeming, MI 49849-1367
(906) 486-4431
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience6 Years
Location901 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Smith graduated from medical school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598260259
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/26/2018
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618226788
  • Enrollment ID: I20210720003856

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598260259NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4301504081 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upper Peninsula Home Health & HospiceMarquette, MIHome health agency
Bell HospitalIshpeming, MIHospital
Marquette General HospitalMarquette, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bell Physician Practices Inc498183365422

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBell Physician Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578992491
PECOS PAC ID: 4981833654
Enrollment ID: O20140130000127

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher Smith is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Smith, MD
901 Lakeshore Dr,
Ishpeming, MI 49849-1367

Ph: (906) 486-4431
Dr Christopher Smith, MD
901 Lakeshore Dr,
Ishpeming, MI 49849-1367

Ph: (906) 486-4431

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Family Medicine Doctors in Ishpeming, MI

Mollie Pruett,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 901 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849
Phone: 906-485-2687    
Dawn Jackovich, MSN, FNP
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 901 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849
Phone: 906-485-2858    

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