Anton A Thompkins, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Chesterton, IN

Anton A Thompkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Chesterton, Indiana. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lakeshore Bone And Joint Institute Ii, Llc, Rci (wrs), Llc. and his current practice location is 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 921-1444.

Anton A Thompkins is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01046243A) 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 1649278235.

Contact Information

Anton A Thompkins, MD
601 Gateway Blvd N,
Chesterton, IN 46304-9658
(219) 921-1444
(219) 921-5303



Physician's Profile

Full NameAnton A Thompkins
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, 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:
  • Anton A Thompkins attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649278235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638156086
  • Enrollment ID: I20100112000486

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Anton A Thompkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649278235NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 01046243A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
La Porte HospitalLa porte, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lakeshore Bone And Joint Institute Ii, Llc04465129096
Rci (wrs), Llc.5092624510312

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, Pc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508853953
PECOS PAC ID: 3173500519
Enrollment ID: O20040702000362

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Entity NameLakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Ii, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821326240
PECOS PAC ID: 0446512909
Enrollment ID: O20180320003388

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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. Anton A Thompkins 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
Anton A Thompkins, MD
601 Gateway Blvd N,
Chesterton, IN 46304-9658

Ph: (219) 921-1444
Anton A Thompkins, MD
601 Gateway Blvd N,
Chesterton, IN 46304-9658

Ph: (219) 921-1444

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Chesterton, IN

Eric Kristian Szczesniak, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Gateway Blvd N, Apt. 409, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-0533
Thomas H Kay, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-5303
Dr. Paul J Gruszka, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-5303
Dr. Bruce J Thoma, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-5303
Anthony C Levenda, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-5303
David J Musgrave, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-5303
Dr. James A Malayter, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 601 Gateway Blvd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-0533

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