George R Pluhar, D C - Medicare Chiropractor in Traverse City, MI

George R Pluhar, D C is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Traverse City, Michigan. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 616 E 8th St, Unit 1, Traverse City, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 941-8808.

George R Pluhar is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 2301005809) 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 1528049442.

Contact Information

George R Pluhar, D C
616 E 8th St, Unit 1,
Traverse City, MI 49686-2694
(231) 941-8808
(231) 941-8690

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameGeorge R Pluhar
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience33 Years
Location616 E 8th St, 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:
  • George R Pluhar attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528049442
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/04/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860681384
  • Enrollment ID: I20110113000694

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George R Pluhar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528049442NPI-NPPES
950B850310OtherMIBCBS OF MICHIGAN
142305809MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 2301005809 (Michigan)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. George R Pluhar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJivanta Chiropractic Wellness Centre Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912247743
PECOS PAC ID: 1456590082
Enrollment ID: O20130612000026

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. George R Pluhar 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
George R Pluhar, D C
616 E 8th St, Unit 1,
Traverse City, MI 49686-2694

Ph: (231) 941-8808
George R Pluhar, D C
616 E 8th St, Unit 1,
Traverse City, MI 49686-2694

Ph: (231) 941-8808

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