Joel Thomas Ayala, OTR - Medicare Occupational Therapist in Traverse City, MI

Joel Thomas Ayala, OTR is a medicare enrolled "Occupational Therapist" provider in Traverse City, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Occupational Therapy. He is a member of the group practice New Approaches Center and his current practice location is 1650 Barlow Street, Suite 11, Traverse City, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 941-3100.

Joel Thomas Ayala is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5201003330) 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 1770765752.

Contact Information

Joel Thomas Ayala, OTR
1650 Barlow Street, Suite 11,
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 941-3100
(231) 922-0382

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoel Thomas Ayala
GenderMale
SpecialityOccupational Therapy
Experience29 Years
Location1650 Barlow Street, Traverse City, 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:
  • Joel Thomas Ayala graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770765752
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082012976
  • Enrollment ID: I20211006003467

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel Thomas Ayala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770765752NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225X00000XOccupational Therapist 5201003330 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New Approaches Center30729291242

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. Joel Thomas Ayala allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNew Approaches Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205140142
PECOS PAC ID: 3072929124
Enrollment ID: O20210315002681
Provider NameLink Home Therapy Services Of Michigan Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710556717
PECOS PAC ID: 5799173563
Enrollment ID: O20211027002220

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. Joel Thomas Ayala 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
Joel Thomas Ayala, OTR
1650 Barlow Street, Suite 11,
Traverse City, MI 49684

Ph: (231) 941-3100
Joel Thomas Ayala, OTR
1650 Barlow Street, Suite 11,
Traverse City, MI 49684

Ph: (231) 941-3100

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