Dr John A Carr, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Kalamazoo, MI

Dr John A Carr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Little Company Of Mary Hospital Of Indiana Inc, Wilson Care, Llc and his current practice location is 1717 Shaffer St, Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 226-5456.

Dr John A Carr is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301067523) 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 1457353658.

Contact Information

Dr John A Carr, MD
1717 Shaffer St,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1647
(269) 226-5456
(269) 226-4940

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John A Carr
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location1717 Shaffer St, 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 John A Carr attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457353658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557318177
  • Enrollment ID: I20210824002176

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John A Carr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457353658NPI-NPPES
036106764MedicaidIL
286294OtherILPERSONAL CARE
370661230OtherILTAXPAYER ID #
P00320817OtherILRR MEDICARE PIN
036106764OtherILIL STATE LICENSE
752951OtherILHEALTHLINK
1457353658MedicaidMI
CB3741OtherILRR MEDICARE GROUP #
06932023OtherILBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036106764 (Illinois)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 4301067523 (Michigan)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301067523 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wilson Memorial HospitalSidney, OHHospital
Memorial Hospital And Health Care CenterJasper, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Little Company Of Mary Hospital Of Indiana Inc4587578042154
Wilson Care, Llc438554966659

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 John A Carr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLittle Company Of Mary Hospital Of Indiana Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114120128
PECOS PAC ID: 4587578042
Enrollment ID: O20031118000733
Entity NameMarion General Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528099041
PECOS PAC ID: 9133023625
Enrollment ID: O20040524001483

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 John A Carr 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 John A Carr, MD
5943 Stadium Dr, Ste 1,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-3016

Ph: (269) 552-2836
Dr John A Carr, MD
1717 Shaffer St,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1647

Ph: (269) 226-5456

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Kalamazoo, MI

Dr. Charles Francis Butler, MD PHD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2130 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: 269-598-6000    Fax: 269-388-5555
Dr. Jerry W Pratt, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1722 Shaffer St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-343-1555    
Dr. David E Martin, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1722 Shaffer St, Suite 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-343-1555    Fax: 269-343-3209
Mohammad M Khaghany, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1722 Shaffer St, Suite 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-343-1555    Fax: 269-343-3209
Michael P Halpin, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 601 John St, Suite M406, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-341-7333    Fax: 269-341-7371

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