Dr Robert W Shurmur, DO in Battle Creek, MI - Medicare Rheumatology

Dr Robert W Shurmur, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Bronson Battle Creek Hospital and his current practice location is 363 Fremont St Ste 208, Battle Creek, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 245-8208.

Dr Robert W Shurmur is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number RS013093) 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 1477622264.

Contact Information

	Dr Robert W Shurmur, DO
	363 Fremont St Ste 208, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398
	(269) 245-8208
	(269) 245-8209

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Robert W Shurmur
Gender	Male
Speciality	Rheumatology
Experience	28 Years
Location	363 Fremont St Ste 208, Battle Creek, Michigan
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 Robert W Shurmur graduated from medical school in 1996

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1477622264
Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2006
Last Update Date: 11/27/2023

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 8123150356
Enrollment ID: I20100722000986

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert W Shurmur such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1477622264	NPI	-	NPPES
4429027	Medicaid	MI
1151300645	Other	MI	BCBS
1750472734	Other	MI	GROUP NPI NUMBER
381916607	Other	MI	TAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207RR0500X	Internal Medicine - Rheumatology	RS013093 (Michigan)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital	Battle creek, MI	Hospital
Oaklawn Hospital	Marshall, MI	Hospital
Bronson Methodist Hospital	Kalamazoo, MI	Hospital
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital	Coldwater, MI	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital	0547173478	157

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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. Dr Robert W Shurmur allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Bronson Methodist Hospital
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1417961137 PECOS PAC ID: 0244148633 Enrollment ID: O20031208000832

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BPI clinical study to evaluate computerized, brain-plasticity-based program for schizophrenia

Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday

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Entity Name	Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1093119638 PECOS PAC ID: 0547173478 Enrollment ID: O20041103000774

New blood test eliminates need for surgical lung biopsy for LAM diagnosis

Federal report finds electronic health records push lacks key safeguards

Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality

BPI clinical study to evaluate computerized, brain-plasticity-based program for schizophrenia

Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday

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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 Robert W Shurmur 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Robert W Shurmur, DO 2845 Capital Ave Sw, Suite 302, Battle Creek, MI 49015-4185 Ph: (269) 979-6333	Dr Robert W Shurmur, DO 363 Fremont St Ste 208, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 Ph: (269) 245-8208

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Federal report finds electronic health records push lacks key safeguards

Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality

BPI clinical study to evaluate computerized, brain-plasticity-based program for schizophrenia

Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Battle Creek, MI

Dr. Ireneo Yap Diaz Jr., M.D. Rheumatology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 Phone: 269-966-5600 Fax: 269-660-6041
Dr. Thomas F. Ignaczak, M.D. Rheumatology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 363 Fremont St Ste 203, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Phone: 269-969-6123 Fax: 269-969-6122
Samir Bateriwala, MD Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037 Phone: 269-966-5600
Donald H. Batts, M.D. Rheumatology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 363 Fremont St, Suite 305, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Phone: 269-245-8302 Fax: 269-245-8309
Eric John Smith, DO Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 363 Fremont St Ste 100, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Phone: 269-245-5100
Mrs. Ashley Marie Fugate, FNP-BC Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 181 Emmett St W, Battle Creek, MI 49037 Phone: 269-965-8866
Shekhar C Thakur, MD Rheumatology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 231 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Phone: 269-565-1111 Fax: 269-565-1900

Dr Robert W Shurmur, DO - Medicare Rheumatology in Battle Creek, MI

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Group Practice Association

New blood test eliminates need for surgical lung biopsy for LAM diagnosis

Federal report finds electronic health records push lacks key safeguards

Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality

BPI clinical study to evaluate computerized, brain-plasticity-based program for schizophrenia

Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday

Medicare Reassignments

New blood test eliminates need for surgical lung biopsy for LAM diagnosis

Federal report finds electronic health records push lacks key safeguards

Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality

BPI clinical study to evaluate computerized, brain-plasticity-based program for schizophrenia

Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday

New blood test eliminates need for surgical lung biopsy for LAM diagnosis

Federal report finds electronic health records push lacks key safeguards

Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality

BPI clinical study to evaluate computerized, brain-plasticity-based program for schizophrenia

Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

New blood test eliminates need for surgical lung biopsy for LAM diagnosis

Federal report finds electronic health records push lacks key safeguards

Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality

BPI clinical study to evaluate computerized, brain-plasticity-based program for schizophrenia

Health costs up nearly 6%; Medicare trustees solvency report due Monday

Internal Medicine Doctors in Battle Creek, MI