Dr Sara Ann Schugars, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Big Rapids, MI

Dr Sara Ann Schugars, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics" physician in Big Rapids, Michigan. She went to Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Ascension Medical Group Promed and her current practice location is 722 Locust St, Ste 2, Big Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 592-4200.

Dr Sara Ann Schugars is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301081694) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1629288386.

Contact Information

Dr Sara Ann Schugars, MD
722 Locust St, Ste 2,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2040
(231) 592-4200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sara Ann Schugars
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience21 Years
Location722 Locust St, Big Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sara Ann Schugars attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629288386
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951495043
  • Enrollment ID: I20070920000200

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sara Ann Schugars such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629288386NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology 4301081694 (Michigan)Secondary
207VX0000XObstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics 4301081694 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Borgess Medical CenterKalamazoo, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascension Medical Group Promed7315856077233

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 Sara Ann Schugars allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAscension Medical Group Promed
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497709869
PECOS PAC ID: 7315856077
Enrollment ID: O20031216000478

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 Sara Ann Schugars 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 Sara Ann Schugars, MD
100 Michigan St Ne, Mc845,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Ph: (616) 486-6790
Dr Sara Ann Schugars, MD
722 Locust St, Ste 2,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2040

Ph: (231) 592-4200

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