Dr Michael J Bittles, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Grafton, ND

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Dr Michael J Bittles, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Grafton, North Dakota. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Christian Unity Hospital Corporation, P R Health Corporation, Pembina County Memorial Hospital Association and his current practice location is 164 W 13th St, Grafton, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (017) 352-1620.

Dr Michael J Bittles is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01044969A) 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 1558457713.

Contact Information

Dr Michael J Bittles, MD
164 W 13th St,
Grafton, ND 58237-1826
(017) 352-1620
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael J Bittles
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location164 W 13th St, Grafton, North Dakota
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 Michael J Bittles attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558457713
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416947122
  • Enrollment ID: I20231102001111

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael J Bittles such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558457713NPI-NPPES
D03616OtherNEBCBS OF NEBRASKA
242893OtherNEMIDLANDS CHOICE
1700882OtherNEUNITED HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 22811 (Nebraska)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 01044969A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pembina County Memorial HospitalCavalier, NDHospital
Unity Medical CenterGrafton, NDHospital
First Care Health CenterPark river, NDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Christian Unity Hospital Corporation812392540167
P R Health Corporation08401027608
Pembina County Memorial Hospital Association478964371995

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 Michael J Bittles allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePembina County Memorial Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417093949
PECOS PAC ID: 4789643719
Enrollment ID: O20041006000441
Entity NameChristian Unity Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558423665
PECOS PAC ID: 8123925401
Enrollment ID: O20041006000540
Entity NameP R Health Corporation
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679669741
PECOS PAC ID: 0840102760
Enrollment ID: O20060502000832

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 Michael J Bittles 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 Michael J Bittles, MD
164 W 13th St,
Grafton, ND 58237-1826

Ph: (017) 352-1620		Dr Michael J Bittles, MD
164 W 13th St,
Grafton, ND 58237-1826

Ph: (017) 352-1620

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