Dr Christopher M Kushner, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Big Rapids, MI

Dr Christopher M Kushner, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Big Rapids, Michigan. His current practice location is 605 Oak St, Big Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 796-8691.

Dr Christopher M Kushner is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101011085) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1205907607.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher M Kushner, DO
605 Oak St,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2048
(231) 796-8691
(231) 592-4421

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher M Kushner
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Location605 Oak St, Big Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205907607
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911909528
  • Enrollment ID: I20230929001033

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher M Kushner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205907607NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 5101011085 (Michigan)Primary

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 M Kushner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295754844
PECOS PAC ID: 4587658182
Enrollment ID: O20040414000945
Entity NameAspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538112230
PECOS PAC ID: 1850358938
Enrollment ID: O20041210000558

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 M Kushner 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 M Kushner, DO
605 Oak St,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2048

Ph: (231) 796-8691
Dr Christopher M Kushner, DO
605 Oak St,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2048

Ph: (231) 796-8691

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