JOSEPH A. BETCHER M.D. – NPI #1730443607
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

JOSEPH BETCHER is a physician located in MUSKEGON, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730443607 to JOSEPH BETCHER on June 26, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH BETCHER below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH A. BETCHER

NPI Number
1730443607
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH A. BETCHER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
MERCY HEALTH HACKLEY CAMPUS
1700 CLINTON ST
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Phone: (231) 728-4601 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
1500 East Medical Center Dr
B1 floor University Hospital Recp Emergency
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5301
Phone: (734) 936-6666
Mercy Health Mercy Campus
1540 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone: (231) 672-2000
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus
72 S State St
Shelby, MI 49455
Phone: (231) 861-2156
Mailing address
LAKE MICHIGAN EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS, PLLC
1700 CLINTON ST
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Phone: (231) 728-4601 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 MI 4301100636
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 MI 4301100636

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH BETCHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCY HEALTH HACKLEY CAMPUS
      125 E SOUTHERN
      MUSKEGON, MI 49442
    • MERCY HEALTH LAKESHORE CAMPUS
      72 SOUTH STATE STREET
      SHELBY, MI 49455

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