Michael C Chames, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Jackson, MI

Michael C Chames, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Jackson, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Center For Sight Pc and his current practice location is 1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (517) 787-0364.

Michael C Chames is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number MC057919) 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 1023009057.

Contact Information

Michael C Chames, MD
1015 Laurence Ave,
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 787-0364
(517) 787-2272

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael C Chames
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, Michigan
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:
  • Michael C Chames attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023009057
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688607039
  • Enrollment ID: I20100623001005

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael C Chames such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023009057NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MC057919 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Eaton Rapids Medical CenterEaton rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Center For Sight Pc65078999526

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. Michael C Chames allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Center For Sight Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346230554
PECOS PAC ID: 6507899952
Enrollment ID: O20050915000608

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. Michael C Chames 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
Michael C Chames, MD
1015 Laurence Ave,
Jackson, MI 49202-2964

Ph: (517) 787-0364
Michael C Chames, MD
1015 Laurence Ave,
Jackson, MI 49202

Ph: (517) 787-0364

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