Kerwin T Farmer, DO - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Alpena, MI

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Kerwin T Farmer, DO is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Alpena, Michigan. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ecs Northern Michigan Pc and his current practice location is 1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 968-6866.

Kerwin T Farmer is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101013227) 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 1942209010.

Contact Information

Kerwin T Farmer, DO
1501 W Chisholm St,
Alpena, MI 49707-1401
(800) 968-6866
(616) 532-7230

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKerwin T Farmer
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience28 Years
Location1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, 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:
  • Kerwin T Farmer attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942209010
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466349303
  • Enrollment ID: I20040303001257

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kerwin T Farmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942209010NPI-NPPES
4336993MedicaidMI
KF013227OtherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
930109918OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 5101013227 (Michigan)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 5101013227 (Michigan)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mclaren Northern MichiganPetoskey, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ecs Northern Michigan Pc317389262718

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. Kerwin T Farmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEcs Northern Michigan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992231377
PECOS PAC ID: 3173892627
Enrollment ID: O20170627001889

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. Kerwin T Farmer 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
Kerwin T Farmer, DO
Po Box 2347,
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2347

Ph: (800) 968-6866		Kerwin T Farmer, DO
1501 W Chisholm St,
Alpena, MI 49707-1401

Ph: (800) 968-6866

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