Kefeng Gu, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Elk River, MN

Kefeng Gu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Elk River, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Healthpartners Medical Group and his current practice location is 530 3rd St Nw, Elk River, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (763) 587-4800.

Kefeng Gu is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 46196) 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 1538249412.

Contact Information

Kefeng Gu, MD
530 3rd St Nw,
Elk River, MN 55330-8863
(763) 587-4800
(763) 587-4885

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKefeng Gu
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location530 3rd St Nw, Elk River, 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:
  • Kefeng Gu graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538249412
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890683379
  • Enrollment ID: I20040306000251

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kefeng Gu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538249412NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 46196 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy HospitalCoon rapids, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthpartners Medical Group17592939541430

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. Kefeng Gu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGroup Health Plan Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710924683
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293954
Enrollment ID: O20031105000417

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. Kefeng Gu 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
Kefeng Gu, MD
8170 33rd Ave S, Ms 21110q,
Bloomington, MN 55425-4516

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Kefeng Gu, MD
530 3rd St Nw,
Elk River, MN 55330-8863

Ph: (763) 587-4800

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Elk River, MN

Chelsey Lawrence, NP-C
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 530 3rd St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 952-967-7075    
Dr. Natalie A Rehm, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14181 Business Center Dr Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-236-0500    
Kate M. Sann, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 530 3rd St Nw, Riverway Clinic-elk River-mail Stop 39400a, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-587-4800    Fax: 763-587-4885
Eric M. Simon, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14181 Business Center Dr Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-236-0500    
Charles Burton Erickson, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 530 3rd St Nw, Mail Stop 39400a, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-712-6000    Fax: 763-712-6591
Thomas J Guyn, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 800 Freeport Ave Nw, Ste 100a, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-257-8000    
Alex J Shaykevich, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 290 Main St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 855-324-7843    

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