Craig W Erekson, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Elkhart, IN

Craig W Erekson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Elkhart, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Center Of Northern Indiana Inc and his current practice location is 2310 California Road, Elkhart, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (574) 264-4163.

Craig W Erekson is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01041565A) 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 1093737942.

Contact Information

Craig W Erekson, MD
2310 California Road,
Elkhart, IN 46514-1228
(574) 264-4163
(574) 262-9650

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCraig W Erekson
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location2310 California Road, Elkhart, Indiana
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:
  • Craig W Erekson attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093737942
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163534231
  • Enrollment ID: I20101201000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Craig W Erekson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093737942NPI-NPPES
100373070AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01041565A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, INHospital
Goshen HospitalGoshen, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Center Of Northern Indiana Inc084026010546

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. Craig W Erekson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic And Sports Medicine Center Of Northern Indiana Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710085253
PECOS PAC ID: 0840260105
Enrollment ID: O20040727000002

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. Craig W Erekson 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
Craig W Erekson, MD
2310 California Road,
Elkhart, IN 46514-1228

Ph: (574) 264-4163
Craig W Erekson, MD
2310 California Road,
Elkhart, IN 46514-1228

Ph: (574) 264-4163

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Elkhart, IN

Robert K Ellis, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2310 California Road, Suite A, Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-264-4163    Fax: 574-262-9650
Mark A Klaassen, MD
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Dr. Jon B Smucker, MD
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Practice Location: 2310 California Rd Ste A, Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-264-0791    Fax: 574-262-5183
Dr. Joseph Martin Caldwell Ii, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2310 California Rd, Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-264-4163    Fax: 574-262-9650
Louis C Sfreddo, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2310 California Road, Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-264-4163    Fax: 574-262-9650
Leonard J Kibiloski, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2310 California Road, Suite A, Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-264-0791    Fax: 574-262-9650

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