Chris W Akins, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Petoskey, MI

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Chris W Akins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Petoskey, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mclaren Central Michigan, Mclaren Central Michigan and his current practice location is 560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125, Petoskey, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 487-4950.

Chris W Akins is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME74854) 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 1164418026.

Contact Information

Chris W Akins, MD
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2275
(231) 487-4950
(231) 487-4951

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChris W Akins
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location560 W Mitchell St, Petoskey, 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:
  • Chris W Akins graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164418026
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527162536
  • Enrollment ID: I20110407000612

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chris W Akins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164418026NPI-NPPES
4301097688OtherMISTATE OF MICHIGAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME74854 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mclaren Home Care & HospiceCheboygan, MIHome health agency
Mclaren Northern MichiganPetoskey, MIHospital
Mclaren Central MichiganMount pleasant, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mclaren Central Michigan6103733092168
Mclaren Central Michigan6103733092168

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. Chris W Akins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMclaren Central Michigan
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245266063
PECOS PAC ID: 6103733092
Enrollment ID: O20040309000447
Entity NameMclaren Northern Michigan
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760736094
PECOS PAC ID: 9931018181
Enrollment ID: O20040415001193

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. Chris W Akins 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
Chris W Akins, MD
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2275

Ph: (231) 487-5868		Chris W Akins, MD
560 W Mitchell St, Suite 125,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2275

Ph: (231) 487-4950

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Petoskey, MI

Brad E Vazales, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2390 Mitchell Park Dr, Suite B, Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-487-9090    Fax: 231-487-9191
Dr. John D Talbott, DO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 560 W Mitchell St Ste 400, Mhvs Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surger, Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-487-4950    Fax: 231-487-4951

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