Jack Gelman, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Munster, IN

Jack Gelman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Munster, Indiana. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice West Virginia University Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 730 45th Ave, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 924-3300.

Jack Gelman is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01047617A) 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 1891843520.

Contact Information

Jack Gelman, MD
730 45th Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2818
(219) 924-3300
(219) 934-2658



Physician's Profile

Full NameJack Gelman
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location730 45th Ave, Munster, 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:
  • Jack Gelman attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891843520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385665868
  • Enrollment ID: I20190109002790

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jack Gelman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891843520NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0105XSurgery - Surgery Of The Hand 01047617A (Indiana)Secondary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 01047617A (Indiana)Primary
208200000XPlastic Surgery 036-091202 (Illinois)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Berkeley Medical CenterMartinsburg, WVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Virginia University Medical Corporation10522245651613

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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. Jack Gelman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Virginia University Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275504508
PECOS PAC ID: 1052224565
Enrollment ID: O20031111000207

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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. Jack Gelman 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
Jack Gelman, MD
Po Box 3329,
Munster, IN 46321-0329

Ph: (219) 924-3300
Jack Gelman, MD
730 45th Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2818

Ph: (219) 924-3300

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Dr. Prasit Sri, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9034 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-836-0296    Fax: 219-836-0570
Dr. Brian John Evanson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9445 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-836-1060    
Dr. Gregory P. Mccomis, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9445 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-836-1060    Fax: 219-836-1014
Dr. Dwight S Tyndall, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 759 45th St, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-921-1444    Fax: 219-921-5303
Daniel Woods, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 730 45th Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-924-3300    Fax: 219-934-2658
Michael Knesek, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9445 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
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Upendra H. Patel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8242 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-836-6166    Fax: 219-836-0768

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