Dr Joshua Kenneth Palka, DO - Medicare Urology in Howell, MI

Dr Joshua Kenneth Palka, DO is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Howell, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Michigan Institute Of Urology Pc and his current practice location is 620 Byron Rd Ste 1201, Howell, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (517) 545-6548.

Dr Joshua Kenneth Palka is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2020020218) 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 1942692363.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua Kenneth Palka, DO
620 Byron Rd Ste 1201,
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 545-6548
(517) 545-6616

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua Kenneth Palka
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience9 Years
Location620 Byron Rd Ste 1201, Howell, 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 Joshua Kenneth Palka attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942692363
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012219421
  • Enrollment ID: I20210617001738

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua Kenneth Palka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942692363NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 2020020218 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huron Valley-sinai HospitalCommerce township, MIHospital
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston HospitalHowell, MIHospital
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington HillsFarmington hills, MIHospital
St Joseph Mercy OaklandPontiac, MIHospital
St Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn arbor, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Michigan Institute Of Urology Pc105222349275

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 Joshua Kenneth Palka allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMichigan Institute Of Urology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427027416
PECOS PAC ID: 1052223492
Enrollment ID: O20031125000770

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 Joshua Kenneth Palka 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 Joshua Kenneth Palka, DO
20952 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 200,
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3203

Ph: (586) 771-4820
Dr Joshua Kenneth Palka, DO
620 Byron Rd Ste 1201,
Howell, MI 48843

Ph: (517) 545-6548

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Urology Doctors in Howell, MI


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