Christopher John Gunnell, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Saint Ignace, MI

Christopher John Gunnell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Saint Ignace, Michigan. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Mymichigan Medical Center Clare and his current practice location is 1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (906) 643-8585.

Christopher John Gunnell is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number CG060025) 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 1932142262.

Contact Information

Christopher John Gunnell, MD
1140 N State St,
Saint Ignace, MI 49781-1048
(906) 643-8585
(906) 643-0414

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher John Gunnell
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience32 Years
Location1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, 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:
  • Christopher John Gunnell attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932142262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113939653
  • Enrollment ID: I20060626000287

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher John Gunnell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932142262NPI-NPPES
4880021MedicaidMI
0F06016OtherMIMEDICARE BILL PAY TO
4879998MedicaidMI
4880012MedicaidMI
4880030MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine CG060025 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Midmichigan Home CareMidland, MIHome health agency
Midmichigan Medical Center-clareClare, MIHospital
Midmichigan Medical Center-midlandMidland, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mymichigan Medical Center Clare701282977397

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 John Gunnell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMymichigan Medical Center Clare
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134394026
PECOS PAC ID: 7012829773
Enrollment ID: O20080721000628

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 John Gunnell 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 John Gunnell, MD
1140 N State St,
Saint Ignace, MI 49781-1048

Ph: (906) 643-8585
Christopher John Gunnell, MD
1140 N State St,
Saint Ignace, MI 49781-1048

Ph: (906) 643-8585

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Saint Ignace, MI

Carl Hawkins, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-0466    Fax: 906-643-0464
Dr. Timothy D Hoffmann, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1140 N State St, Suite 2805, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-8689    Fax: 906-643-6716
Alice Lindsey, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 220 Burdette St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-0400    Fax: 906-643-6188
Lauren Kaye Buhr, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-8585    
John Stephenson, M.C.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-0402    Fax: 906-643-0463
Dr. Lene A Heinlen, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-328-2148    

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