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BIRKAM HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1871707992
Family Medicine in Big Rapids, MI

Active since May 09, 2007CLIA 23D0037691 · Microscopy
1019 CAMPUS DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307(231) 591-2614(231) 591-5970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Birkam Health Center NPPES

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

BIRKAM HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1871707992) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Big Rapids, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists R Paul Sullivan, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871707992
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameFERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Location Address1019 CAMPUS DRBig Rapids, MI 49307-2280
Mailing Address1019 Campus DrBig Rapids, MI 49307-2280 · (231) 591-2614 · Fax (231) 591-5970
Phone(231) 591-2614
Fax(231) 591-5970
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialR Paul SullivanDirector · (231) 591-2616
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2008
✔ NPI 1871707992 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 · 4301040919
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.
1019 CAMPUS DR, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBirkam Health Center

Other Identifiers 3

Other0E46000MI · Blue Shield
Medicare PIN0E46000MI
Medicare UPINB46355MI

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 Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 23D0037691

Birkam Health Center · Big Rapids, MI
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number23D0037691
Laboratory TypeSchool/Student Health Service
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorChristy K. Bourdlais
Laboratory Phone(231) 591-2614
Laboratory LocationBirkam Health Center1019 Campus Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

SUSAN M DAVIS DO
Family Medicine
1019 CAMPUS DR
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2614
MRS. GINA M JOHNSON FNP
Nurse Practitioner
1019 CAMPUS DR
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2614
DR. JERIEL ARDEN BEARD MD
Family Medicine
1019 CAMPUS DR, FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY-BIRKAM HEALTH CENTER
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2614
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Pharmacy (Clinic Pharmacy)
1019 CAMPUS DR
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-5964

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 Ferris State University's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ferris State University is 1871707992. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007. The provider is doing business as Birkam Health Center.

Where is Ferris State University located?

Ferris State University is located at 1019 Campus Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 591-2614.

What is Ferris State University's specialty?

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

Does Ferris State University hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 23D0037691) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Ferris State University accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Ferris State University 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 Ferris State University was last updated on June 16, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.