George Michael Behrend, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Ypsilanti, MI

George Michael Behrend, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Associates Of Michigan Pc and his current practice location is 5333 Mcauley Drive, Suite 4003, Ypsilanti, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (734) 712-3470.

George Michael Behrend is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301074037) 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 1659331783.

Contact Information

George Michael Behrend, MD
5333 Mcauley Drive, Suite 4003,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1099
(734) 712-3470
(734) 712-2935

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Michael Behrend
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience25 Years
Location5333 Mcauley Drive, Ypsilanti, 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:
  • George Michael Behrend attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659331783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840274239
  • Enrollment ID: I20040615000032

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Michael Behrend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659331783NPI-NPPES
4301074037MedicaidMI
4593810-10MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 4301074037 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Brighton Dialysis Of DavitaBrighton, MIDialysis facility
Westland Dialysis Of DavitaWestland, MIDialysis facility
Jackson Dialysis Of DavitaJackson, MIDialysis facility
St Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn arbor, MIHospital
Promedica Monroe Regional HospitalMonroe, MIHospital
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston HospitalHowell, MIHospital
St Joe Mercy Hospital System LivoniaLivonia, MIHospital
Emma L Bixby Medical CenterAdrian, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Associates Of Michigan Pc872913648620

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. George Michael Behrend allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology Associates Of Michigan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922249366
PECOS PAC ID: 8729136486
Enrollment ID: O20090507000050

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. George Michael Behrend 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
George Michael Behrend, MD
5333 Mcauley Drive, Suite 4003,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1099

Ph: (734) 712-3470
George Michael Behrend, MD
5333 Mcauley Drive, Suite 4003,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1099

Ph: (734) 712-3470

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