Kenneth J Ham, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Merrillville, IN

Kenneth J Ham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bone And Joint Specialists, P.c. and his current practice location is 9001 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 795-3360.

Kenneth J Ham is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01049497A) 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 1245231125.

Contact Information

Kenneth J Ham, MD
9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7039
(219) 795-3360
(219) 756-6500

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth J Ham
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location9001 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana
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:
  • Kenneth J Ham attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245231125
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628037702
  • Enrollment ID: I20041005000664

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth J Ham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245231125NPI-NPPES
200183350MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01049497A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthSchererville, INHome health agency
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bone And Joint Specialists, P.c.882001858312

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. Kenneth J Ham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBone & Joint Specialists, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629083076
PECOS PAC ID: 8820018583
Enrollment ID: O20051128000396

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. Kenneth J Ham 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
Kenneth J Ham, MD
9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7039

Ph: (219) 795-3360
Kenneth J Ham, MD
9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7039

Ph: (219) 795-3360

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