Carl Wierks, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI

Carl Wierks, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Physiotherapy Associates Inc, Western Michigan Bone And Joint Surgeons Pc and his current practice location is 2144 E Paris Ave Se Ste 240, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 949-8945.

Carl Wierks is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301096643) 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 1215075106.

Contact Information

Carl Wierks, MD
2144 E Paris Ave Se Ste 240,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6117
(616) 949-8945
(616) 949-1115

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCarl Wierks
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location2144 E Paris Ave Se Ste 240, Grand Rapids, 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:
  • Carl Wierks attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215075106
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/12/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032398722
  • Enrollment ID: I20110127000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carl Wierks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215075106NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 4301096643 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spectrum HealthGrand rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physiotherapy Associates Inc3577470442503
Western Michigan Bone And Joint Surgeons Pc82241281945

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. Carl Wierks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWestern Michigan Bone & Joint Surgeons Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386756708
PECOS PAC ID: 8224128194
Enrollment ID: O20071214000626

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. Carl Wierks 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
Carl Wierks, MD
2144 E Paris Ave Se Ste 240,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6117

Ph: (616) 949-8945
Carl Wierks, MD
2144 E Paris Ave Se Ste 240,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6117

Ph: (616) 949-8945

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