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DR. DARREN R. LACHARITE D.C.
NPI 1437198926
Chiropractor in Frankfort, MI

Active since June 06, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
52 PALCICH RD, FRANKFORT, MI 49635(231) 352-4447(231) 325-2279 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Darren R. Lacharite D.c. NPPES

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

DR. DARREN R. LACHARITE D.C. (NPI 1437198926) is an individual chiropractor in Frankfort, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (DL006813) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437198926
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARREN R. LACHARITECredential: D.C.
Location Address52 PALCICH RDFrankfort, MI 49635-9602
Mailing Address52 Palcich RdFrankfort, MI 49635-9602 · (231) 352-4447 · Fax (231) 325-2279
Phone(231) 352-4447
Fax(231) 325-2279
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1437198926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · DL006813
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
52 PALCICH RD, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherOAO5026MI · Bcbs
Medicaid4462021MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Darren R. Lacharite D.c. 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 ID7810909272
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060629000187

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Gateway Family Chiropractic, PC
Same address
Chiropractor
52 PALCICH RD
Frankfort, MI 49635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841235694 (231) 352-4447

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

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
579 services114 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

DR. EMILY KATHRYN EILERS D.C.
Chiropractor
52 PALCICH RD
FRANKFORT, MI 49635
Benzie County (231) 352-4447
NEW WAVE CHIROPRACTIC PLLC
Chiropractor
52 PALCICH RD
FRANKFORT, MI 49635
Benzie County (248) 421-8082
DR. MEGAN TAYLOR ZARNICK DC
Chiropractor
52 PALCICH RD
FRANKFORT, MI 49635
Benzie County (231) 325-4447
JAMES LLOYD HOLLINGSWORTH D.C.
Chiropractor
52 PALCICH RD
FRANKFORT, MI 49635
Benzie County (231) 352-4447
GATEWAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, PC
Chiropractor
52 PALCICH RD
FRANKFORT, MI 49635
Benzie County (231) 352-4447

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 Darren Lacharite's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darren Lacharite is 1437198926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is Darren Lacharite located?

Darren Lacharite practices at 52 Palcich Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635. The listed phone number is (231) 352-4447.

What is Darren Lacharite's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Darren Lacharite enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darren Lacharite 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 organization bills Medicare for Darren Lacharite's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Darren Lacharite reassigns Medicare benefits to Gateway Family Chiropractic, PC (Frankfort, MI). 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 Darren Lacharite's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Darren Lacharite accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Darren Lacharite 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 Darren Lacharite was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.