Dr Joseph P Refkin, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Merrillville, IN

Dr Joseph P Refkin, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Merrillville, Indiana. He went to National College Of Chiropractic and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 267 W 80th Pl, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 769-2222.

Dr Joseph P Refkin is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 08001119A) 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 1093750598.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph P Refkin, DC
267 W 80th Pl,
Merrillville, IN 46410-5431
(219) 769-2222
(219) 769-6133

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph P Refkin
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience37 Years
Location267 W 80th Pl, Merrillville, Indiana
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:
  • Dr Joseph P Refkin attended and graduated from National College Of Chiropractic in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093750598
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577578848
  • Enrollment ID: I20060208000613

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph P Refkin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093750598NPI-NPPES
100349380BMedicaidIN
4670379OtherINAETNA
000000185012OtherINANTHEM - BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 08001119A (Indiana)Primary

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. Dr Joseph P Refkin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoseph Refkin Dc Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710225529
PECOS PAC ID: 4880830090
Enrollment ID: O20130412000607

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. Dr Joseph P Refkin 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
Dr Joseph P Refkin, DC
Po Box 10548,
Merrillville, IN 46411-0548

Ph: (219) 769-2222
Dr Joseph P Refkin, DC
267 W 80th Pl,
Merrillville, IN 46410-5431

Ph: (219) 769-2222

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