Joseph Michael Schwinghamer, - Medicare Family Practice in Ely, MN

Joseph Michael Schwinghamer, is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ely, Minnesota. He went to Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Essentia Health Virginia Llc and his current practice location is 300 W Conan St, Ely, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 365-7900.

Joseph Michael Schwinghamer is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 38064) 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 1457458531.

Contact Information

Joseph Michael Schwinghamer,
300 W Conan St,
Ely, MN 55731-1145
(218) 365-7900
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Michael Schwinghamer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location300 W Conan St, Ely, Minnesota
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:
  • Joseph Michael Schwinghamer attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457458531
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/04/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385622273
  • Enrollment ID: I20040708000453

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Michael Schwinghamer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457458531NPI-NPPES
558717400MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 38064 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Essentia Health St Marys Hospice & Palliative CareDuluth, MNHospice
Essentia Health VirginiaVirginia, MNHospital
Ely Bloomenson Community HospitalEly, MNHospital
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical CenterAurora, MNHospital
Boundary Waters Care CenterEly, MNNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Essentia Health Virginia Llc781014900257

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. Joseph Michael Schwinghamer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Duluth Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902563638
PECOS PAC ID: 2567374283
Enrollment ID: O20031103000229
Entity NameEssentia Health Virginia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083617120
PECOS PAC ID: 7810149002
Enrollment ID: O20130306000467

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. Joseph Michael Schwinghamer 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
Joseph Michael Schwinghamer,
300 W Conan Street, Essentia Health Ely Clinic,
Ely, MN 55731-1145

Ph: (218) 365-7900
Joseph Michael Schwinghamer,
300 W Conan St,
Ely, MN 55731-1145

Ph: (218) 365-7900

Reviews and Comments


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Joseph Anthony Bianco,
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Danyelle R Fenner, MD
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Sam P Rice, MD
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