William K Gretzinger, DO - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Petoskey, MI

William K Gretzinger, DO is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services" physician in Petoskey, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ecs Northern Michigan Pc and his current practice location is 416 Connable Ave, Er Department, Petoskey, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 487-4000.

William K Gretzinger is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number WG011330) 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 1518994979.

Contact Information

William K Gretzinger, DO
416 Connable Ave, Er Department,
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam K Gretzinger
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience33 Years
Location416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, 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:
  • William K Gretzinger attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518994979
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092848325
  • Enrollment ID: I20100806000057

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William K Gretzinger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518994979NPI-NPPES
114081517MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 5101011330 (Michigan)Secondary
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services WG011330 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mclaren Northern MichiganPetoskey, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ecs Northern Michigan Pc317389262720

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. William K Gretzinger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEcs Northern Michigan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992231377
PECOS PAC ID: 3173892627
Enrollment ID: O20170627001889

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. William K Gretzinger 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
William K Gretzinger, DO
930 Spring Street,
Petoskey, MI 49770

Ph: (800) 540-8739
William K Gretzinger, DO
416 Connable Ave, Er Department,
Petoskey, MI 49770

Ph: (231) 487-4000

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