Dr Joseph B Schnittker, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Elkhart, IN

Dr Joseph B Schnittker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Elkhart, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Beacon Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 500 Arcade Ave, Ste 200, Elkhart, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (574) 232-7227.

Dr Joseph B Schnittker is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01046036A) 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 1629073853.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph B Schnittker, MD
500 Arcade Ave, Ste 200,
Elkhart, IN 46514-2485
(574) 232-7227
(574) 232-2064

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph B Schnittker
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience42 Years
Location500 Arcade Ave, 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:
  • Dr Joseph B Schnittker graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629073853
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022063692
  • Enrollment ID: I20050316000627

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph B Schnittker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629073853NPI-NPPES
000000686446OtherINBCBS BMG NORTH CENTRAL NEUROSURGERY SOUTH BEND
200133900AMedicaidIN
P00933724OtherINRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 01046036A (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
Beacon Medical Group Inc1254243306452

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 Joseph B Schnittker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBeacon Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033161617
PECOS PAC ID: 1254243306
Enrollment ID: O20031105000657

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 Joseph B Schnittker 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 Joseph B Schnittker, MD
3245 Health Dr Ste 100,
Granger, IN 46530-1380

Ph: () -
Dr Joseph B Schnittker, MD
500 Arcade Ave, Ste 200,
Elkhart, IN 46514-2485

Ph: (574) 232-7227

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