PORTAGE HOSPITAL LLC
NPI 1245667229
General Acute Care Hospital in Hancock, MI

Q: What is Portage Hospital LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Portage Hospital LLC is 1245667229. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2013. The provider is doing business as UP Health System Portage.

Q: What is Portage Hospital LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Active since October 04, 2013

500 CAMPUS DR, HANCOCK, MI 49930(906) 483-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Apr 26, 2022, Mar 9, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Portage Hospital Llc NPPES

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

PORTAGE HOSPITAL LLC (NPI 1245667229), doing business as Up Health System Portage, is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Hancock, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since October 2013. The organization lists Charlotte Lawrence, Secretary, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245667229

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy282N00000X

Legal Business NamePORTAGE HOSPITAL LLC

Location Address500 CAMPUS DRHancock, MI 49930-1569

Mailing Address330 Seven Springs WayBrentwood, TN 37027-4536 · (615) 920-7000 · Fax (615) 920-8913

Phone(906) 483-1000

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialCharlotte LawrenceSecretary · (615) 920-7688

Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026

✔ NPI 1245667229 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care HospitalHospitals

Taxonomy Code282N00000X

Definition

An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.

500 CAMPUS DR, Hancock, MI 49930

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUp Health System Portage

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.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Portage Hospital Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 38 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Portage Hospital LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)12

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)9

Pathology5

Emergency Medicine4

Orthopedic Surgery2

Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)1

Anesthesiology1

Nephrology1

3 other specialties3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 38

Michael Verive, M.D.

Pediatric Medicine

NPI 1245278456

500 CAMPUS DR STE 5
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1700

✔ PECOSSame address

Kirk Klemme, MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1609836139

500 CAMPUS DR
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jeremy Nicoski

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1336786078

500 CAMPUS DR
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1516

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Dawn Nulf, MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1477566636

500 CAMPUS DR
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1000

✔ PECOSSame address

Tara Robinette, MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1962796383

500 CAMPUS DR
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1112

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Ronald Ronquist, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1255340063

500 CAMPUS DR SUITE 1
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1040

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kristen Tweedy, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1891133559

500 CAMPUS DR
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Ronald Voice, MD

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1174521975

500 CAMPUS DR
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Michael Salmi, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1043360431

500 CAMPUS DR
Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-1000

✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

Jerry Hill, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1821099060

205 OSCEOLA ST
Laurium, MI 49913

(906) 337-6500

9.6 mi

Andrew Atkinson, M.D.

Obstetrics/Gynecology

NPI 1558768127

901 LAKESHORE DR
Ishpeming, MI 49849

(906) 485-2692

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare64 mi

Mark Cowan, MD

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1932144938

1414 W FAIR AVE SUITE 334
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-3870

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi

Gary Friesen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1730123183

1414 WEST FAIR AVENUE SUITE 334
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-3870

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi

Nelson Gencheff, DO

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1073557435

1414 WEST FAIR AVENUE SUITE 334
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-3870

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi

George Krzymowski, M.D.

Pathology

NPI 1417905258

850 W BARAGA AVE
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 449-3000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi

Martin Matthews, MD

Pathology

NPI 1659448801

850 W BARAGA AVE
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 449-3000

✔ PECOS69 mi

Amy Martyanov, M.D.

Neurology

NPI 1922270768

580 W COLLEGE AVE
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-3993

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi

Jeffrey Conklin, M.D.

Pathology

NPI 1598870719

850 W BARAGA AVE
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 449-3000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi

Steven Verbridge, D.O.

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1093764706

420 W MAGNETIC ST
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-3561

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi

Peter Skellenger

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1003288531

714 SPRUCE ST APT #E
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 399-3611

✔ Accepts Medicare70 mi

See all 38 clinicians

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

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 Portage Hospital LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Portage Hospital LLC is 1245667229. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2013. The provider is doing business as UP Health System Portage.

Where is Portage Hospital LLC located?

Portage Hospital LLC is located at 500 Campus Dr, Hancock, MI 49930. The listed phone number is (906) 483-1000.

What is Portage Hospital LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Is Portage Hospital LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Portage Hospital LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Portage Hospital LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 38 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Portage Hospital LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (12), Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (9) and Pathology (5). Of these, 8 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Portage Hospital LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Portage Hospital LLC 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 Portage Hospital LLC was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.