SOUTHWEST FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS, PC
NPI 1417908633
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Kalamazoo, MI

Q: What is Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Active since May 12, 2006

515 HOWARD ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008(269) 385-1000(269) 385-5120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, Pc NPPES

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

SOUTHWEST FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS, PC (NPI 1417908633) is a healthcare organization registered as a foot & ankle surgery in Kalamazoo, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Tamara M Whitaker Bay, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417908633

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X

Legal Business NameSOUTHWEST FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS, PC

Location Address515 HOWARD STKalamazoo, MI 49008-1917

Mailing Address515 Howard StKalamazoo, MI 49008-1917 · (269) 385-1000 · Fax (269) 385-5120

Phone(269) 385-1000

Fax(269) 385-5120

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialTamara M Whitaker BayOwner · (269) 385-1000

Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2008

✔ NPI 1417908633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Taxonomy Code213ES0103X

License✔ Licensed in MI · TW002034

515 HOWARD ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedOP15440MI

Medicare UPINU99920MI

Other480C912300MI · Bcbs

Medicaid4841159MI

Medicare NSC5446390001MI

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Tamara Whitaker, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1912976978

515 HOWARD STREET
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

(269) 385-1000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC is 1417908633. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC located?

Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC is located at 515 Howard St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. The listed phone number is (269) 385-1000.

What is Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Podiatry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC 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 Southwest Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC was last updated on September 9, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.