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DR. HERB JOSEPH YEKEL DDS
NPI 1710074240
Dentist - General Practice in Griffith, IN

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1555 N CLINE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319(219) 838-0256(219) 838-2025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Herb Joseph Yekel Dds NPPES

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

DR. HERB JOSEPH YEKEL DDS (NPI 1710074240) is an individual general practice provider in Griffith, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (12009277) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710074240
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. HERB JOSEPH YEKELCredential: DDS
Location Address1555 N CLINE AVEGriffith, IN 46319-1567
Mailing Address1555 N Cline AveGriffith, IN 46319-1567 · (219) 838-0256 · Fax (219) 838-2025
Phone(219) 838-0256
Fax(219) 838-2025
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 2016
✔ NPI 1710074240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 12009277
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
1555 N CLINE AVE, Griffith, IN 46319
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100201680IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Herb Joseph Yekel Dds 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46319 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 5

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

MEGAN MICHELE KEEL DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1555 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Lake County (219) 838-0256
DR. FAYE MARIE KOSTIDIS
Dentist (General Practice)
1555 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Lake County (219) 838-0256
OPLBS, LLC
Dentist (General Practice)
1555 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Lake County (219) 838-0256
RIKIN R PATEL DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1555 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Lake County (219) 838-0256
THE ART OF DENTISTRY PC
Dentist (General Practice)
1555 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Lake County (219) 838-0256

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 Herb Yekel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Herb Yekel is 1710074240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Herb Yekel located?

Herb Yekel practices at 1555 N Cline Ave, Griffith, IN 46319. The listed phone number is (219) 838-0256.

What is Herb Yekel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Herb Yekel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Herb Yekel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Herb Yekel accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 8 other insurers list Herb Yekel 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 Herb Yekel was last updated on September 22, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.