CHAD AFMAN MD – NPI #1154532448
Otolaryngology

A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

CHAD AFMAN is an otolaryngologist located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154532448 to CHAD AFMAN on May 25, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207YP0228X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 22, 2021. 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 CHAD AFMAN below.

NPI Profile for
CHAD AFMAN

NPI Number
1154532448
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHAD AFMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4069 LAKE DR SE
SUITE 315
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-8816
Phone: (616) 267-7758 Fax: (616) 267-7290
Mailing address
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
MC 845
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-2560
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 22, 2021

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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
207YP0228X
- Otolaryngology / Pediatric Otolaryngology (Primary)		 MI 4301091223
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology		 MI 4301091223

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.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
4069 LAKE DR SE,
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicarr02.spectrumhealth.org/EpicFHIR/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
4069 LAKE DR SE,
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
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
CHAD AFMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SPECTRUM HEALTH
      100 MICHIGAN ST NE
      GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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