Douglas Dreher, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Chesterton, IN

Douglas Dreher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Chesterton, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 810 Michael Dr Ste I, Chesterton, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 395-2142.

Douglas Dreher is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01053892A) 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 1285604355.

Contact Information

Douglas Dreher, MD
810 Michael Dr Ste I,
Chesterton, IN 46304-2695
(219) 395-2142
(219) 929-4292

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDouglas Dreher
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience25 Years
Location810 Michael Dr Ste I, Chesterton, 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:
  • Douglas Dreher attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285604355
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/23/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971575309
  • Enrollment ID: I20040806001068

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Douglas Dreher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285604355NPI-NPPES
200238810MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01053892A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682983

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. Douglas Dreher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

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. Douglas Dreher 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
Douglas Dreher, MD
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800
Douglas Dreher, MD
810 Michael Dr Ste I,
Chesterton, IN 46304-2695

Ph: (219) 395-2142

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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