Dr George Peter Poletes, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Lansing, MI

Dr George Peter Poletes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Lansing, Michigan. He went to Medical College Of Ohio and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Compass Healthcare Plc and his current practice location is 1219 E Saginaw St, Lansing, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (517) 485-3583.

Dr George Peter Poletes is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301069777) 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 1871761247.

Contact Information

Dr George Peter Poletes, MD
1219 E Saginaw St,
Lansing, MI 48906-5523
(517) 485-3583
(517) 485-3942

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Peter Poletes
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location1219 E Saginaw St, Lansing, 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:
  • Dr George Peter Poletes attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871761247
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/19/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/19/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395820260
  • Enrollment ID: I20080317000640

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Peter Poletes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871761247NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery 4301069777 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Compass Healthcare Plc600204589557

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 George Peter Poletes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCompass Healthcare Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932533692
PECOS PAC ID: 6002045895
Enrollment ID: O20140127000294

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 George Peter Poletes 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 George Peter Poletes, MD
1219 E Saginaw St,
Lansing, MI 48906-5523

Ph: (517) 485-3583
Dr George Peter Poletes, MD
1219 E Saginaw St,
Lansing, MI 48906-5523

Ph: (517) 485-3583

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