Charlene Tennyson, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI

Charlene Tennyson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. She is a member of the group practice The Association Of University Physicians and her current practice location is 275 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 391-2802.

Charlene Tennyson is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4352001221) 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 1205669819.

Contact Information

Charlene Tennyson, MD
275 Michigan St Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2531
(616) 391-2802
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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharlene Tennyson
GenderFemale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location275 Michigan St Ne, 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:
  • Charlene Tennyson graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205669819
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2024
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355880543
  • Enrollment ID: I20240903000526

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charlene Tennyson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205669819NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4352001221 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Association Of University Physicians04461626973327

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. Charlene Tennyson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Association Of University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023041159
PECOS PAC ID: 0446162697
Enrollment ID: O20031105000244

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. Charlene Tennyson 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
Charlene Tennyson, MD
100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Ph: () -
Charlene Tennyson, MD
275 Michigan St Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2531

Ph: (616) 391-2802

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Practice Location: 221 Michigan St Ne Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Mr. John Charles Heiser, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 221 Michigan St Ne Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-459-7258    Fax: 616-459-5215

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