CHRISTOPHER LANINGA PA-C
NPI 1508481235
Physician Assistant in Benzonia, MI

Active since June 09, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6227 FRANKFORT HWY, BENZONIA, MI 49616(231) 882-9661(231) 882-9616 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2020, Jun 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Christopher Laninga Pa-c NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER LANINGA PA-C (NPI 1508481235) is an individual physician assistant in Benzonia, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5601009888) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Munson Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508481235
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER LANINGACredential: PA-C
Location Address6227 FRANKFORT HWYBenzonia, MI 49616-8632
Mailing Address6227 Frankfort HwyBenzonia, MI 49616-8632 · (231) 882-9661 · Fax (231) 882-9616
Fax(231) 882-9616
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2020
NPI 1508481235 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MI · 5601009888
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

6227 FRANKFORT HWY, Benzonia, MI 49616

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Laninga Pa-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 ID9638591027
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200611002032
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Munson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Traverse City, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230097
Location1105 Sixth StreetTraverse City, MI 49684 · Grand Traverse County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Frankfort, MI
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number231300
Location224 Park AvenueFrankfort, MI 49635 · Benzie County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49616 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
$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 20

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

Family Medicine
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616
Nurse Practitioner
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616
Physician Assistant
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616
Family Medicine
6227 FRANKFORT HWY
BENZONIA, MI 49616

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 Laninga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Laninga is 1508481235. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2020.

Where is Christopher Laninga located?

Christopher Laninga practices at 6227 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616. The listed phone number is (231) 882-9661.

What is Christopher Laninga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Christopher Laninga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Laninga 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.

What insurance does Christopher Laninga accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and Priority Health list Christopher Laninga 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 Laninga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Laninga is affiliated with Munson Medical Center and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Laninga was last updated on September 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.