Dr Eric J Houchin, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Kalamazoo, MI

Dr Eric J Houchin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Bronson Methodist Hospital and his current practice location is 6938 Elm Valley Dr, Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 552-4233.

Dr Eric J Houchin is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301066310) 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 1174522957.

Contact Information

Dr Eric J Houchin, MD
6938 Elm Valley Dr,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7436
(269) 552-4233
(269) 552-4216

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric J Houchin
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience29 Years
Location6938 Elm Valley Dr, Kalamazoo, 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:
  • Dr Eric J Houchin attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174522957
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395803548
  • Enrollment ID: I20100924001189

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric J Houchin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174522957NPI-NPPES
1174522957MedicaidMI
4190674MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4301066310 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bronson Methodist HospitalKalamazoo, MIHospital
Bronson Lakeview HospitalPaw paw, MIHospital
Bronson Battle Creek HospitalBattle creek, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bronson Methodist Hospital0244148633591

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. Dr Eric J Houchin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBronson Methodist Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417961137
PECOS PAC ID: 0244148633
Enrollment ID: O20031208000832

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. Dr Eric J Houchin 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
Dr Eric J Houchin, MD
6938 Elm Valley Dr,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7436

Ph: (269) 552-4233
Dr Eric J Houchin, MD
6938 Elm Valley Dr,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7436

Ph: (269) 552-4233

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