Christopher Postema, MSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Grand Rapids, MI

Christopher Postema, MSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His current practice location is 3280 E Beltline Ct Ne Ste 100, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 706-2036.

Christopher Postema is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 6801090305) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1497982953.

Contact Information

Christopher Postema, MSW
3280 E Beltline Ct Ne Ste 100,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 706-2036
(888) 972-5087

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Postema
GenderMale
SpecialitySocial Worker - Clinical
Location3280 E Beltline Ct Ne Ste 100, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497982953
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2009
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486913399
  • Enrollment ID: I20180123002248

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Postema such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497982953NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 6801090305 (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. Christopher Postema allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBarry County Community Mental Health Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952357410
PECOS PAC ID: 3678599404
Enrollment ID: O20051020000495

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. Christopher Postema 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
Christopher Postema, MSW
3280 E Beltline Ct Ne Ste 100,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9494

Ph: (616) 706-2036
Christopher Postema, MSW
3280 E Beltline Ct Ne Ste 100,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Ph: (616) 706-2036

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