CHRISTOPHER F. HANZAKER MD – NPI #1376983205
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER HANZAKER is a physician located in KALAMAZOO, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376983205 to CHRISTOPHER HANZAKER on June 25, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Nov 27, 2023. 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 CHRISTOPHER HANZAKER below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER F. HANZAKER

NPI Number
1376983205
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER F. HANZAKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
601 JOHN ST STE M-170A
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Phone: (269) 381-5060 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1282
Phone: (269) 337-6300
5629 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1952
Phone: (269) 544-3270
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 12, 2020

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 MI 4301116899
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 MI 4301116899

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP DIRECT ADDRESS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
601 JOHN ST,
KALAMAZOO, MI 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
CHRISTOPHER HANZAKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER
      1521 GULL ROAD
      KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
    • BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
      300 NORTH AVENUE
      BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
    • BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
      408 HAZEN STREET
      PAW PAW, MI 49079
    • BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
      601 JOHN STREET
      KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
    • BRONSON SOUTH HAVEN HOSPITAL
      955 S BAILEY AVE
      SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BRONSON AT HOME
      165 N WASHINGTON
      BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
  • HOSPICE
    • CENTRICA CARE NAVIGATORS
      7100 STADIUM DR
      KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

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