Melissa A Vertin, PA - Medicare Physician Assistant in Houghton, MI

Melissa A Vertin, PA is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Medical" in Houghton, Michigan. She graduated from nursing school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. She is a member of the group practice Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center and her current practice location is 600 Macinnes Dr, Houghton, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (906) 483-1860.

Melissa A Vertin is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5601005350) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1891942769.

Contact Information

Melissa A Vertin, PA
600 Macinnes Dr,
Houghton, MI 49931-1144
(906) 483-1860
(906) 483-1270

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa A Vertin
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience16 Years
Location600 Macinnes Dr, Houghton, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melissa A Vertin graduated from nursing school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891942769
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466510276
  • Enrollment ID: I20081023000338

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa A Vertin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891942769NPI-NPPES
0C16002OtherMIMEDICARE GROUP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical 5601005350 (Michigan)Primary
363A00000XPhysician Assistant 5601005350 (Michigan)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice PortageHancock, MIHome health agency
Up Health System PortageHancock, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center195143238431

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. Melissa A Vertin 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
Melissa A Vertin, PA
301 Explorer St,
Gwinn, MI 49841-2813

Ph: (906) 481-8586
Melissa A Vertin, PA
600 Macinnes Dr,
Houghton, MI 49931-1144

Ph: (906) 483-1860

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Physician Assistant Nurses in Houghton, MI

Kathryn E Kass, PA
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 Macinnes Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
Phone: 906-483-1860    Fax: 906-372-3230
Stephanie Ann Mckenzie, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 Macinnes Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
Phone: 906-483-1860    Fax: 906-372-3230
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 906-487-1710    
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 921 W Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
Phone: 906-483-1777    Fax: 906-483-0188

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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