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CATHY FAKLER AZZARELLO M.D.
NPI 1427166313
Pediatrics in Hancock, MI

Active since August 29, 2006PECOS Enrolled
500 CAMPUS DR, HANCOCK, MI 49930(906) 483-1700(906) 372-3230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2026, Nov 29, 2021, Apr 27, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

About Cathy Fakler Azzarello M.d. NPPES

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

CATHY FAKLER AZZARELLO M.D. (NPI 1427166313) is an individual pediatrics provider in Hancock, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301111513) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427166313
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCATHY FAKLER AZZARELLOCredential: M.D.
Location Address500 CAMPUS DRHancock, MI 49930-1452
Mailing Address135 E M35Gwinn, MI 49841-9160 · (906) 346-4924 · Fax (906) 372-3230
Phone(906) 483-1700
Fax(906) 372-3230
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1427166313 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301111513
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.
500 CAMPUS DR, Hancock, MI 49930
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cathy R Fakler M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1427166313MI

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, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cathy Fakler Azzarello M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Cathy Azzarello reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Inc.
284 mi
Internal Medicine
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RD
Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 3,983 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699720086 (414) 955-7101

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49930 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 20

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

MERCEDES A MAKI PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1000
JENNIFER LYNN ERICKSON LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1060
COLLEEN MARIE VALLAD-HIX DO
Pediatrics
500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1700
MICHAEL CONRAD SALMI CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1000
DOUGLAS MCKENZIE MD
Family Medicine
500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1060
TIMOTHY SEARS MD
Surgery
500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1040
VANDANA CHATTERJEE MD
Internal Medicine
500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1730
MS. COURTNEY HOLLY SMITH PA
Physician Assistant
500 CAMPUS DR, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
HANCOCK, MI 49930
Houghton County (906) 483-1000

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 Cathy Azzarello's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cathy Azzarello is 1427166313. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2006. The provider is also known as Cathy R Fakler M.D..

Where is Cathy Azzarello located?

Cathy Azzarello practices at 500 Campus Dr, Hancock, MI 49930. The listed phone number is (906) 483-1700.

What is Cathy Azzarello's specialty?

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

Is Cathy Azzarello enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cathy Azzarello is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Cathy Azzarello's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cathy Azzarello reassigns Medicare benefits to The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI). The 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 Cathy Azzarello's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cathy Azzarello accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Cathy Azzarello 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 Cathy Azzarello was last updated on May 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.