Thomas Kates, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Marquette, MI

Thomas Kates, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Addiction Medicine" physician in Marquette, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center and his current practice location is 1414 W Fair Ave Ste 249, Marquette, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (906) 449-2900.

Thomas Kates is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101022526) 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 1104276872.

Contact Information

Thomas Kates, DO
1414 W Fair Ave Ste 249,
Marquette, MI 49855-5406
(906) 449-2900
(906) 372-3230

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Kates
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience8 Years
Location1414 W Fair Ave Ste 249, Marquette, 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:
  • Thomas Kates attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104276872
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2016
  • Last Update Date: 06/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961797329
  • Enrollment ID: I20160824000892

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Kates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104276872NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 5101022526 (Michigan)Secondary
207QA0401XFamily Medicine - Addiction Medicine 5101022526 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marquette General HospitalMarquette, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center195143238431

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. Thomas Kates allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpper Great Lakes Family Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700103777
PECOS PAC ID: 1951432384
Enrollment ID: O20100629000853
Entity NameDlp Marquette Physician Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487902995
PECOS PAC ID: 9931359601
Enrollment ID: O20121016000312

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. Thomas Kates 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
Thomas Kates, DO
301 Explorer St,
Gwinn, MI 49841-2813

Ph: (906) 483-1130
Thomas Kates, DO
1414 W Fair Ave Ste 249,
Marquette, MI 49855-5406

Ph: (906) 449-2900

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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