Michael P Defrain, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Fort Myers, FL

Michael P Defrain, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Fort Myers, Florida. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lee Memorial Health System and his current practice location is 9981 S Healthpark Dr # 156, Fort Myers, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 343-6341.

Michael P Defrain is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME104727) 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 1851369490.

Contact Information

Michael P Defrain, MD
9981 S Healthpark Dr # 156,
Fort Myers, FL 33908-3618
(239) 343-6341
(239) 343-6342



Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael P Defrain
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience26 Years
Location9981 S Healthpark Dr # 156, Fort Myers, Florida
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:
  • Michael P Defrain attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851369490
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395774467
  • Enrollment ID: I20090814000479

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael P Defrain such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851369490NPI-NPPES
001197800MedicaidFL
P01281027OtherFLRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME104727 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alpha Home Care Services LlcFort myers, FLHome health agency
Preferred Care Home Health ServicesFort myers, FLHome health agency
Lee Memorial HospitalFort myers, FLHospital
Cape Coral HospitalCape coral, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lee Memorial Health System87299966081022

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLee Memorial Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992873319
PECOS PAC ID: 8729996608
Enrollment ID: O20031118000604

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael P Defrain, MD
Po Box 2147,
Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147

Ph: (239) 343-6341
Michael P Defrain, MD
9981 S Healthpark Dr # 156,
Fort Myers, FL 33908-3618

Ph: (239) 343-6341

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Dr. Brian W Hummel, MD.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 156, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-343-6341    Fax: 239-343-6342
David Cervantes, M.D., PH.D
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9981 S Healthpark Dr # 156, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-343-6341    Fax: 239-343-6342
Dr. Jacob George, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9339 Paseo De Valencia St, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-433-5680    Fax: 239-433-5680
Prof. Paul L Digiorgi, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9981 S Healthpark Dr # 156, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-343-6341    Fax: 239-343-6342
Dr. Randall W Buss, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Suite 120, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-343-9960    Fax: 239-343-9977

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