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MICHAEL R MEKARU M.D.
NPI 1073506903
Pediatrics in Big Rapids, MI

Active since August 25, 2005
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307(231) 796-4470(231) 796-1605 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Michael R Mekaru M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL R MEKARU M.D. (NPI 1073506903) is an individual pediatrics provider in Big Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301407328) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073506903
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL R MEKARUCredential: M.D.
Location Address650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4Big Rapids, MI 49307-1879
Mailing Address650 Linden St, Suite 4Big Rapids, MI 49307-1879 · (231) 796-4470 · Fax (231) 796-1605
Phone(231) 796-4470
Fax(231) 796-1605
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1073506903 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301407328
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
650 LINDEN ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3257447MI

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.

ALAN MICHAEL YOUNG M.D.
Family Medicine
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
SUSHILA S RAO
Pediatrics
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-4470
TRACY HELEN SACKETT-FOSTER P.A.C.
Physician Assistant
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
MECOSTA HEALTH SERVICE, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
ANDRIA KEUSCH P.A.C.
Physician Assistant
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
RAPIDS OPHTHALMOLOGY, PC
Ophthalmology
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 5
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-0010
DR. SCOTT D VANDER HILL M.D.
Family Medicine
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
DR. JONATHAN WENDELL WILLIAMS MD
Pediatrics
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-4470

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 Michael Mekaru's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Mekaru is 1073506903. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2005.

Where is Michael Mekaru located?

Michael Mekaru practices at 650 Linden St Suite 4, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 796-4470.

What is Michael Mekaru's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Mekaru was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 32 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.