Dr Ralph P Crew, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Big Rapids, MI

Dr Ralph P Crew, DO is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Big Rapids, Michigan. He went to Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Rapids Ophthalmology, Pc and his current practice location is 650 Linden St, Suite 5, Big Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 796-0010.

Dr Ralph P Crew is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number RC008359) 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 1639281934.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph P Crew, DO
650 Linden St, Suite 5,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1880
(231) 796-0010
(231) 796-2496

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph P Crew
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location650 Linden St, Big Rapids, 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 Ralph P Crew attended and graduated from Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639281934
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193799609
  • Enrollment ID: I20040820001026

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph P Crew such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639281934NPI-NPPES
180036284OtherMIMEDICARE RAILROAD
503958OtherMIPREFERRED CHOICES
0E41065OtherMIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
1855400034OtherMIBCBSM
383209247OtherMIPRIORITY HEALTH
RC008359OtherMIBCN
1280290001OtherMIADMINISTAR
CG0293OtherMIMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology RC008359 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spectrum Health Big Rapids HospitalBig rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rapids Ophthalmology, Pc08402643544

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 Ralph P Crew allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRapids Ophthalmology, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235230350
PECOS PAC ID: 0840264354
Enrollment ID: O20040820000998

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 Ralph P Crew 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 Ralph P Crew, DO
650 Linden St, Suite 5,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1879

Ph: (231) 796-0010
Dr Ralph P Crew, DO
650 Linden St, Suite 5,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1880

Ph: (231) 796-0010

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Dr. Julie A Boss, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 650 Linden St, Suite 5, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231-796-0010    Fax: 231-796-2496

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