Dr Dewanda L Gichemi, DSW, LMSW, IPTA, EFT - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Grand Rapids, MI

Dr Dewanda L Gichemi, DSW, LMSW, IPTA, EFT is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. She is a member of the group practice Richard Kneip Phd Pc and her current practice location is 640 3 Mile Rd Nw Ste G, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 693-1916.

Dr Dewanda L Gichemi is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 6801089119) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1598983587.

Contact Information

Dr Dewanda L Gichemi, DSW, LMSW, IPTA, EFT
640 3 Mile Rd Nw Ste G,
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-8209
(800) 693-1916
(248) 605-3525

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Dewanda L Gichemi
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience24 Years
Location640 3 Mile Rd Nw Ste G, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Dewanda L Gichemi graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598983587
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/15/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759506835
  • Enrollment ID: I20140703000665

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dewanda L Gichemi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598983587NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 6801089119 (Michigan)Primary
1041S0200XSocial Worker - School (* (Not Available))Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard Kneip Phd Pc4880768415241

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 Dewanda L Gichemi allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRichard Kneip Phd Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679739700
PECOS PAC ID: 4880768415
Enrollment ID: O20080731000086

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 Dewanda L Gichemi 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 Dewanda L Gichemi, DSW, LMSW, IPTA, EFT
4654 Middlebury Dr Se,
Kentwood, MI 49512-3990

Ph: (616) 466-1456
Dr Dewanda L Gichemi, DSW, LMSW, IPTA, EFT
640 3 Mile Rd Nw Ste G,
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-8209

Ph: (800) 693-1916

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