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PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF BIG RAPIDS, P.C.
NPI 1508999624
Pediatrics in Big Rapids, MI

Active since March 14, 2007CLIA 23D0681655 · Waiver
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307(231) 796-4470(231) 796-1605 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.c. NPPES

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

PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF BIG RAPIDS, P.C. (NPI 1508999624) is a healthcare organization registered as a pediatrics in Big Rapids, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 8, 2027 and lists Michael R Mekaru, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508999624
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Legal Business NamePEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF BIG RAPIDS, P.C.
Location Address650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4Big Rapids, MI 49307-1879
Mailing Address650 Linden St, Suite 4Big Rapids, MI 49307-1879 · (231) 796-4470 · Fax (231) 796-1605
Phone(231) 796-4470
Fax(231) 796-1605
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael R MekaruPresident · (231) 796-4470
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1508999624 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · MM407328
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.
650 LINDEN ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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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 Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 23D0681655

Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI
Active · expires Oct 8, 2027
CLIA Number23D0681655
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSushila S. Rao
Laboratory Phone(231) 796-4470
Laboratory LocationPediatric Associates Of Big Rapids650 Linden Street Suite 4, Big Rapids, MI 49307
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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.

MICHAEL R MEKARU M.D.
Pediatrics
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-4470
ALAN MICHAEL YOUNG M.D.
Family Medicine
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
SUSHILA S RAO
Pediatrics
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 4
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-4470
TRACY HELEN SACKETT-FOSTER P.A.C.
Physician Assistant
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
MECOSTA HEALTH SERVICE, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
ANDRIA KEUSCH P.A.C.
Physician Assistant
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
RAPIDS OPHTHALMOLOGY, PC
Ophthalmology
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 5
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-0010
DR. SCOTT D VANDER HILL M.D.
Family Medicine
650 LINDEN ST, SUITE 1
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200

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 Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C. is 1508999624. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2007.

Where is Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C. located?

Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C. is located at 650 Linden St Suite 4, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 796-4470.

What is Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C.'s specialty?

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

Does Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D0681655) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 8, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C. 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 Pediatric Associates Of Big Rapids, P.C. was last updated on August 22, 2020. 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.