Dr Paul M Chovaz, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Muskegon, MI

Dr Paul M Chovaz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon Pc and his current practice location is 1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 672-2000.

Dr Paul M Chovaz is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301062565) 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 1972589240.

Contact Information

Dr Paul M Chovaz, MD
1500 E Sherman Blvd,
Muskegon, MI 49444-1849
(231) 672-2000
Not Available

Map and Direction




Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul M Chovaz
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience44 Years
Location1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, 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 Paul M Chovaz graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972589240
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062305220
  • Enrollment ID: I20050105000277

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul M Chovaz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972589240NPI-NPPES
3041713MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 4301062565 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Health Hackley CampusMuskegon, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon Pc721490804568

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 Paul M Chovaz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmerican Anesthesiology Of Michigan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487609475
PECOS PAC ID: 5294648804
Enrollment ID: O20031110000617
Entity NameOrthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972566594
PECOS PAC ID: 7214908045
Enrollment ID: O20040804000844
Entity NameAmerican Anesthesiology Group Of Michigan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245708403
PECOS PAC ID: 7416296041
Enrollment ID: O20190226003245

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 Paul M Chovaz 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 Paul M Chovaz, MD
550 W Western Ave, Suite B,
Muskegon, MI 49440-1045

Ph: (231) 726-4498
Dr Paul M Chovaz, MD
1500 E Sherman Blvd,
Muskegon, MI 49444-1849

Ph: (231) 672-2000

Reviews and Comments


Anesthesiology Doctors in Muskegon, MI

Steven A Dunn, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1700 Clinton St, Muskegon, MI 49442
Phone: 231-726-3511    
Dr. Dennis S Klebba, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone: 231-672-2000    
Efraim Gelbard, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone: 231-672-2000    
Carol Agnes Jugan, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone: 291-726-4498    
Ray F Kiefer, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1700 Clinton St, Muskegon, MI 49442
Phone: 231-726-3511    
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone: 231-672-2000    
Benjamin Otto, DO
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone: 231-672-2000    

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

NPI Number: The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique identification number for covered health care providers. The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. Covered health care providers and all health plans and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs in the administrative and financial transactions adopted under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

Our Data: Information on www.medicarelist.com is built using data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The information disclosed on the NPI Registry are FOIA-disclosable and are required to be disclosed under the FOIA and the eFOIA amendments to the FOIA. There is no way to 'opt out' or 'suppress' the NPPES record data for health care providers with active NPIs.