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DR. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER METZGER JR. MD
NPI 1023707551
Family Medicine in Wyoming, MI

Active since May 02, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2215 44TH ST SW, WYOMING, MI 49519(616) 252-8300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, May 21, 2025, Jun 5, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Joseph Christopher Metzger Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER METZGER JR. MD (NPI 1023707551) is an individual family medicine provider in Wyoming, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (78917) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023707551
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER METZGER JR.Credential: MD
Location Address2215 44TH ST SWWyoming, MI 49519-6439
Mailing Address5900 Byron Center Ave SwWyoming, MI 49519-9606 · (616) 252-7200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1023707551 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 78917
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2215 44TH ST SW, Wyoming, MI 49519

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Christopher Metzger Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5395104772
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250529002564
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Metzger reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
5900 BYRON CENTER AVE SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 685 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
330 N 8TH AVE E
Duluth, MN 55805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49519 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519
Physician Assistant
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519
Physician Assistant
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519
Dietitian, Registered
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519
Specialist/Technologist, Other
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519
Pediatrics
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519
Dietitian, Registered
2215 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49519

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Metzger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Metzger is 1023707551. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2023.

Where is Joseph Metzger located?

Joseph Metzger practices at 2215 44th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519. The listed phone number is (616) 252-8300.

What is Joseph Metzger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joseph Metzger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Metzger is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Metzger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Metzger reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Metropolitan Hospital (Wyoming, MI) and Duluth Graduate Medical Education Council Inc (Duluth, MN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Metzger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Metzger accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Joseph Metzger as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Metzger was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.