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CHRISTOPHER J ORAVITZ M.D.
NPI 1316082050
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Tawas City, MI

Active since February 20, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
25 E M 55, TAWAS CITY, MI 48763(989) 362-2540(989) 362-7290 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2021, Mar 29, 2021, Oct 9, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher J Oravitz M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER J ORAVITZ M.D. (NPI 1316082050) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Tawas City, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (CO060262) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mclaren Bay Region, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316082050
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER J ORAVITZCredential: M.D.
Location Address25 E M 55Tawas City, MI 48763-9362
Mailing Address25 E M 55Tawas City, MI 48763-9362 · (989) 362-2540 · Fax (989) 362-7290
Phone(989) 362-2540
Fax(989) 362-7290
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1316082050 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · CO060262
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
25 E M 55, Tawas City, MI 48763
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Other Identifiers 10

Medicaid104201400MI
Other14493MI · Great Lakes Health Plan #
Other383516078MI · Tax Id #
Other160049787MI · Railroad Medicare #
OtherC39880MI · Mcare #
Other1006413MI · Mclaren Health Plan #
Other0000000070MI · Cape Health Plan #
Other17917MI · Community Choice #
Other1607367690MI · Bcbs #
Other95C00857MA · Healthplus #

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 and more.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

Christopher J Oravitz M.d. 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 ID2264323138
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080311000033
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 Christopher Oravitz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Inc
48 mi
Internal Medicine
1015 S WASHINGTON AVE
Saginaw, MI 48601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346344991 (989) 746-7500
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
60 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
501 LAPEER
Saginaw, MI 48607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 229 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629171707 (989) 759-6464

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mclaren Bay Region

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay City, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230041
Location1900 Columbus AveBay City, MI 48708 · Bay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tawas St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tawas City, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number230100
Location200 HemlockTawas City, MI 48764 · Iosco County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48763 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 3

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

AUDREY HOEBECKE
Obstetrics & Gynecology
25 E M 55
TAWAS CITY, MI 48763
Iosco County (989) 362-2540
DR. CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL LANDREY DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
25 E M 55
TAWAS CITY, MI 48763
Iosco County (989) 362-2540
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER TAWAS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
25 E M 55
TAWAS CITY, MI 48763
Iosco County (989) 362-2540

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 Christopher Oravitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Oravitz is 1316082050. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007.

Where is Christopher Oravitz located?

Christopher Oravitz practices at 25 E M 55, Tawas City, MI 48763. The listed phone number is (989) 362-2540.

What is Christopher Oravitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Christopher Oravitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Oravitz 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 Christopher Oravitz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Oravitz reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Inc (Saginaw, MI) and Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (Saginaw, 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 Christopher Oravitz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Oravitz accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Christopher Oravitz 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 Christopher Oravitz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Oravitz is affiliated with Mclaren Bay Region and Tawas St Joseph Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Oravitz was last updated on April 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.