Michael Knesek, MD - Medicare Sports Medicine in Munster, IN

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Michael Knesek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Munster, Indiana. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sports Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Community Care Network Inc, Rci (wrs), Llc. and his current practice location is 9445 Calumet Ave, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 836-1060.

Michael Knesek is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 201328430) 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 1336376367.

Contact Information

Michael Knesek, MD
9445 Calumet Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2811
(219) 836-1060
(219) 836-1014

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Knesek
GenderMale
SpecialitySports Medicine
Experience15 Years
Location9445 Calumet Ave, Munster, 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:
  • Michael Knesek attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336376367
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2009
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406160423
  • Enrollment ID: I20150805006769

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Knesek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336376367NPI-NPPES
201328430MedicaidIN
1336376367OtherNPI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01075358B (Indiana)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 201328430 (Indiana)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 201328430 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Home Health Of St Mary Medical CenterHobart, INHome health agency
Community Home Health ServicesMunster, INHome health agency
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Care Network Inc3678737012346
Rci (wrs), Llc.5092624510328

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. Michael Knesek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Care Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457610487
PECOS PAC ID: 3678737012
Enrollment ID: O20120614000331

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. Michael Knesek 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
Michael Knesek, MD
9445 Calumet Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2811

Ph: (219) 836-1060		Michael Knesek, MD
9445 Calumet Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2811

Ph: (219) 836-1060

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