Dr Michael James Peterson, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Riverton, UT

Dr Michael James Peterson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Riverton, Utah. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Intermountain Healthcare Services, Inc and his current practice location is 5746 W 13400 S, Riverton, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (801) 253-4001.

Dr Michael James Peterson is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 5354110-1205) 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 1497794960.

Contact Information

Dr Michael James Peterson, MD
5746 W 13400 S,
Riverton, UT 84065-6907
(801) 253-4001
(801) 253-4003



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael James Peterson
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience24 Years
Location5746 W 13400 S, Riverton, Utah
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:
  • Dr Michael James Peterson attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497794960
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850282609
  • Enrollment ID: I20040322001870

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael James Peterson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497794960NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 5354110-1205 (Utah)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Riverton HospitalRiverton, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Intermountain Healthcare Services, Inc18502094203063

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameIhc Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942325154
PECOS PAC ID: 1850209420
Enrollment ID: O20080610000303

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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. Dr Michael James Peterson 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
Dr Michael James Peterson, MD
5746 W 13400 S,
Riverton, UT 84065-6907

Ph: (801) 253-4001
Dr Michael James Peterson, MD
5746 W 13400 S,
Riverton, UT 84065-6907

Ph: (801) 253-4001

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