Dr Michael J Wells, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Galena, IL

Dr Michael J Wells, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Galena, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Midwest Medical Center and his current practice location is 1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 776-7381.

Dr Michael J Wells is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036110728) 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 1023082807.

Contact Information

Dr Michael J Wells, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118
(815) 776-7381
(815) 776-7274

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael J Wells
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois
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 Michael J Wells attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023082807
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961474317
  • Enrollment ID: I20040910000217

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael J Wells such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023082807NPI-NPPES
036110728MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036110728 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospice Of DubuqueDubuque, IAHospice
Midwest Medical CenterGalena, ILHospital
Finley HospitalDubuque, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Midwest Medical Center569877184818

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 Michael J Wells allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMidwest Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952409765
PECOS PAC ID: 5698771848
Enrollment ID: O20070301000010

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 Michael J Wells 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 Michael J Wells, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118

Ph: (815) 776-7381
Dr Michael J Wells, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118

Ph: (815) 776-7381

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