Nicole R Towns, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Ludington, MI

Nicole R Towns, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Ludington, Michigan. She graduated from nursing school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Mercy Health Partners and her current practice location is 5656 W Us Highway 10, Ludington, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 843-2543.

Nicole R Towns is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4704293715) 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 1871008821.

Contact Information

Nicole R Towns, NP
5656 W Us Highway 10,
Ludington, MI 49431-2454
(231) 843-2543
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Provider's Profile

Full NameNicole R Towns
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience7 Years
Location5656 W Us Highway 10, Ludington, 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:
  • Nicole R Towns graduated from nursing school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871008821
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2017
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264794817
  • Enrollment ID: I20180320002816

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nicole R Towns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871008821NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 4704293715 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Great Lakes Caring, A Part Of Elara Caring NetworkBig rapids, MIHome health agency
Mercy Health Lakeshore CampusShelby, MIHospital
Spectrum Health Ludington HospitalLudington, MIHospital
Mercy Health Hackley CampusMuskegon, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Health Partners145643001660

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. Nicole R Towns allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMercy Health Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154910172
PECOS PAC ID: 1456430016
Enrollment ID: O20140415001839

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. Nicole R Towns 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
Nicole R Towns, NP
Po Box 776982,
Chicago, IL 60677-6982

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Nicole R Towns, NP
5656 W Us Highway 10,
Ludington, MI 49431-2454

Ph: (231) 843-2543

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