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MS. JULIE COMFORT FNP
NPI 1215308036
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Traverse City, MI

Active since October 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
217 S MADISON STREET, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684(231) 392-8400(231) 935-7888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2024, Feb 5, 2021, Nov 11, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ms. Julie Comfort Fnp NPPES

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

MS. JULIE COMFORT FNP (NPI 1215308036) is an individual family provider in Traverse City, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704275908) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Munson Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215308036
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMS. JULIE COMFORTCredential: FNP
Location Address217 S MADISON STREETTraverse City, MI 49684-3230
Mailing Address2513 Momentum PlChicago, IL 60689-5325 · (231) 935-6080 · Fax (231) 935-6081
Phone(231) 392-8400
Fax(231) 935-7888
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1215308036 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4704275908
217 S MADISON STREET, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1400 Hobart StCadillac, MI 49601-2331 · Phone (231) 876-6421 · Fax (231) 876-6430
Location 21100 E Michigan AveGrayling, MI 49738-1312 · Phone (989) 344-5800 · Fax (989) 344-4820
Location 314700 Lake Shore DrCharlevoix, MI 49720-1999 · Phone (231) 547-3840

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.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

Ms. Julie Comfort Fnp 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 ID3476857533
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160210000634
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Julie Comfort reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Munson Medical Center
Same address
Hematology & Oncology
217 S MADISON STREET, STE 2
Traverse City, MI 49684
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1477581759 (Michigan)
  • 492 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023372687 (231) 935-0748
Munson Healthcare Cadillac
0.1 mi
Psychiatry
1105 SIXTH ST STE D6
Traverse City, MI 49684
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720955081 (231) 935-6380
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
42 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
14734 PARK AVE
Charlevoix, MI 49720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063598845 (231) 547-4024

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
131 services82 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
101 services84 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
33 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
33 services33 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 99441
A telephone medical discussion with a physician is a brief, 5-10 minute call where you can discuss your health concerns. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without needing to visit a clinic. It's important to prepare questions in advance to make the most of this time.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Munson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Traverse City, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230097
Location1105 Sixth StreetTraverse City, MI 49684 · Grand Traverse County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Frankfort, MI
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number231300
Location224 Park AvenueFrankfort, MI 49635 · Benzie County
Emergency services

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Kalkaska, MI
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number231301
Location419 S CoralKalkaska, MI 49646 · Kalkaska County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49684 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 15

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

MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
217 S MADISON STREET, STE 2
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-0748
DR. ANDREW JEROME RIDDLE DO
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 392-8400
LISA A HUGHES D.O.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 392-8400
DR. ZACHARY HECTOR-WORD MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 392-8400
NATHAN ROUSSE C.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 922-9270
MADELYN JEAN ZEIGLER CNP
Nurse Practitioner
217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 392-8400
CHRISTA KIESSEL MSN, RN, CS, AOCNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 392-8400
DR. DAVID S GORDON MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
217 S MADISON STREET
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 392-8400

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 Julie Comfort's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julie Comfort is 1215308036. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2015.

Where is Julie Comfort located?

Julie Comfort practices at 217 S Madison Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. The listed phone number is (231) 392-8400.

What is Julie Comfort's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Julie Comfort enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julie Comfort 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 Julie Comfort's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Julie Comfort reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Munson Medical Center (Traverse City, MI), Munson Healthcare Cadillac (Traverse City, MI) and Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital (Charlevoix, 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 Julie Comfort's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Julie Comfort accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Julie Comfort 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.

Is Julie Comfort affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Julie Comfort is affiliated with Munson Medical Center, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julie Comfort was last updated on September 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.