Joshua S Brinks, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Grand Rapids, MI

Joshua S Brinks, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners and his current practice location is 2249 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 391-4600.

Joshua S Brinks is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4704194120) 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 1982699476.

Contact Information

Joshua S Brinks, FNP
2249 Wealthy St Se,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3052
(616) 391-4600
(616) 486-0133

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoshua S Brinks
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience26 Years
Location2249 Wealthy St Se, Grand 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:
  • Joshua S Brinks graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982699476
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496848913
  • Enrollment ID: I20070829000575

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joshua S Brinks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982699476NPI-NPPES
4445058MedicaidMI
500026313OtherMIRAILROAD MEDICARE
JB194120OtherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4704194120 (Michigan)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 4704194120 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spectrum HealthGrand rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners45875686471590

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. Joshua S Brinks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpectrum Health Primary Care Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235188673
PECOS PAC ID: 4587568647
Enrollment ID: O20031121000091

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. Joshua S Brinks 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
Joshua S Brinks, FNP
2249 Wealthy St Se,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3052

Ph: (616) 391-4600
Joshua S Brinks, FNP
2249 Wealthy St Se,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3052

Ph: (616) 391-4600

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