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DR. TIMOTHY JAMES FIFE DO
NPI 1053399659
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since January 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1000 MONROE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503(616) 732-6200(616) 732-6255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Timothy James Fife Do NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY JAMES FIFE DO (NPI 1053399659) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5101011807) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053399659
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY JAMES FIFECredential: DO
Location Address1000 MONROE AVE NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503-1455
Mailing Address1000 Monroe Ave NwGrand Rapids, MI 49503-1455 · (616) 732-6200 · Fax (616) 732-6255
Phone(616) 732-6200
Fax(616) 732-6255
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1053399659 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 5101011807
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 5101011807 (MI)
1000 MONROE AVE NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12366 Oak Valley DrAnn Arbor, MI 48103-8944 · Phone (877) 227-8823
Location 27100 Stadium DrKalamazoo, MI 49009-9423 · Phone (269) 345-0273

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Timothy James Fife Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Timothy Fife reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospice Care Of Southwest Michigan
48 mi
Hospice Care, Community Based
222 N KALAMAZOO MALL, SUITE 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235197401 (269) 345-0273
Northstar Palliative Care Inc
109 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2366 OAK VALLEY DR
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033638077 (313) 938-2144

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

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.

NATALIE JEAN OTTE PHD, LP
Psychologist (Clinical)
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (248) 660-7873
MR. JULIA HETTINGER LLMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (207) 616-2587
LINDSEY AUTUMN DISTEFANO MA
Counselor (Professional)
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (616) 259-7207
DR. DOMINIC PELLE
Orthopaedic Surgery
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (616) 685-6497
MR. JOHN O KLOTT
Social Worker (Clinical)
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (616) 259-7207
MADELYNE MAYER LMSW-C
Social Worker (Clinical)
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (616) 259-7207
DR. CHARNEL MARIETJE HOUBEN PHD
Counselor (Professional)
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (616) 259-7207
RIVER CITY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PC
Psychologist (Clinical)
1000 MONROE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Kent County (616) 259-7207

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 Timothy Fife's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Fife is 1053399659. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2006.

Where is Timothy Fife located?

Timothy Fife practices at 1000 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The listed phone number is (616) 732-6200.

What is Timothy Fife's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Timothy Fife enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Fife is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Timothy Fife's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Timothy Fife reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hospice Care Of Southwest Michigan (Kalamazoo, MI) and Northstar Palliative Care Inc (Ann Arbor, MI). 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 Timothy Fife's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Timothy Fife accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Timothy Fife 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 Timothy Fife was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.