DR. LOUIS T PRAAMSMA MD
NPI 1720081458
Family Medicine in Allegan, MI

Q: What is Louis Praamsma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Praamsma is 1720081458. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Q: What is Louis Praamsma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Praamsma was last updated on December 14, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since May 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

551 LINN ST, ALLEGAN, MI 49010(269) 686-5800(269) 686-5896 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Louis T Praamsma Md NPPES

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

DR. LOUIS T PRAAMSMA MD (NPI 1720081458) is an individual family medicine provider in Allegan, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301057952) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720081458

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LOUIS T PRAAMSMACredential: MD

Location Address551 LINN STAllegan, MI 49010-1595

Mailing Address551 Linn StAllegan, MI 49010-1595 · (269) 686-5800 · Fax (269) 686-5896

Phone(269) 686-5800

Fax(269) 686-5896

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 2011

✔ NPI 1720081458 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301057952

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

551 LINN ST, Allegan, MI 49010

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Other Identifiers 7

Other0030121MI · Bcbsm Pin

OtherMOLINAMI · 4085131

OtherLP057952MI · Blue Cross

Other103117MI · Preffered Choice Billing

Medicare UPINF97538MI

Medicaid4085131MI

Medicare PINP39040036MI

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Louis T Praamsma Md 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 ID1153412184

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070806000730

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 Louis Praamsma reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Beacon Allegan Inc

Same address

Rural Health

551 LINN ST
Allegan, MI 49010

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital
Also billed through NPI 1295803377 (Michigan)
41 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1265910343 (269) 686-5800

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number230017

Location601 John StreetKalamazoo, MI 49007 · Kalamazoo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Borgess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number230117

Location1521 Gull RoadKalamazoo, MI 49048 · Kalamazoo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Allegan, MI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number231328

Location555 Linn StreetAllegan, MI 49010 · Allegan County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49010 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

9 suppliers32 claims107 services$5.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers24 claims24 services$19.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers13 claims13 services$9.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers40 claims40 services$110.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers13 claims2,925 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

6 suppliers37 claims3,240 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

HOLLAND FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER, PC

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

551 LINN ST
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (616) 392-7472

JOHN MULDER PAC

Physician Assistant

551 LINN ST
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (269) 686-5877

ANDREA LANDIS PA-C

Physician Assistant

551 LINN ST
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (269) 686-5800

MRS. JENNIFER ANN DENTLER NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

551 LINN ST
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (269) 686-5800

ADVANCED CARDIAC HEALTHCARE, PLC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

551 LINN ST
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (269) 373-1592

SUSAN ROOD LMSW

Social Worker

551 LINN ST, SUITE 230
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (269) 686-4110

ALLEGAN MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY

Pharmacy

551 LINN ST, SUITE 120
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (269) 673-4700

ALLEGAN PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)

551 LINN ST, SUITE 150
ALLEGAN, MI 49010

Allegan County (269) 686-5800

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 Louis Praamsma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Praamsma is 1720081458. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Where is Louis Praamsma located?

Louis Praamsma practices at 551 Linn St, Allegan, MI 49010. The listed phone number is (269) 686-5800.

What is Louis Praamsma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Louis Praamsma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Praamsma 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 Louis Praamsma's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Louis Praamsma reassigns Medicare benefits to Beacon Allegan Inc (Allegan, 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 Louis Praamsma's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Louis Praamsma 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 Louis Praamsma 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 Louis Praamsma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Praamsma is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Borgess Medical Center and Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Praamsma was last updated on December 14, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.