Thomas Wechter, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Niles, MI

Thomas Wechter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Niles, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Lakeland Medical Practices and his current practice location is 42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 201, Niles, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 687-0808.

Thomas Wechter is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301500783) 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 1578944328.

Contact Information

Thomas Wechter, MD
42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 201,
Niles, MI 49120-2203
(269) 687-0808
(269) 687-0811

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Wechter
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience9 Years
Location42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 201, Niles, 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 Wechter attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578944328
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2015
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325351430
  • Enrollment ID: I20191213001572

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Wechter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578944328NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 4301500783 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt joseph, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lakeland Medical Practices1658427042274

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 Wechter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLakeland Immediate Care Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982677548
PECOS PAC ID: 2264423771
Enrollment ID: O20040524000042
Entity NameLakeland Medical Practices
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538397120
PECOS PAC ID: 1658427042
Enrollment ID: O20090928000216

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 Wechter 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 Wechter, MD
42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 201,
Niles, MI 49120-2203

Ph: (269) 687-0808
Thomas Wechter, MD
42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 201,
Niles, MI 49120-2203

Ph: (269) 687-0808

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Niles, MI

Kenneth Walter Kaufmann Ii, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 42 N Saint Joseph Ave, Suite 201, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: 269-687-0808    Fax: 269-687-0811
Steven A Foley, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 201, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: 269-687-0808    
Dr. James W. Bateman, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 60 North St. Joseph Ave., Ste. B, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: 269-687-0806    Fax: 269-687-0811
Dr. Thomas L Ritter, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 60 N Saint Joseph Ave, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: 269-687-0808    Fax: 269-687-0811
Dr. Meghan K. Murphy, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 42 North St. Joseph Ave., Suite 201, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: 269-687-0808    Fax: 269-687-0811

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