FRANCES G CHAMES MD
NPI 1902858608
Hospitalist in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE, 6 SOUTH #626, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503(616) 685-5039(616) 685-8910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2022, Dec 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Frances G Chames Md NPPES

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

FRANCES G CHAMES MD (NPI 1902858608) is an individual hospitalist provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301056597) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health Saint Mary's, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902858608
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameFRANCES G CHAMESCredential: MD
Location Address200 JEFFERSON AVE SE, 6 SOUTH #626Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4502
Mailing Address200 Jefferson Ave SeGrand Rapids, MI 49503-4502 · (616) 685-5000 · Fax (616) 685-8910
Fax(616) 685-8910
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2022
NPI 1902858608 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MI · 4301056597
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 4301056597 (MI)
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid4878382MI
Medicaid4878640MI
Medicaid3483072MI
Medicaid4339313MI
Medicaid4878130MI
Medicaid3412419MI

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

Frances G Chames 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 ID8820092950
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060905000071
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
55 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
38 services27 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Health Saint Mary's

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Rapids, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number230059
Location200 Jefferson Avenue SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 · Kent County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49503 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE, ADVANTAGE HEALTH PHYSICIANS AND ST. MARY'S HEALTH CARE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Physician Assistant (Medical)
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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 Frances Chames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frances Chames is 1902858608. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Frances Chames located?

Frances Chames practices at 200 Jefferson Ave SE 6 South #626, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The listed phone number is (616) 685-5039.

What is Frances Chames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Frances Chames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frances Chames 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 Frances Chames accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company and Priority Health list Frances Chames 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 Frances Chames affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frances Chames is affiliated with Mercy Health Saint Mary's.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frances Chames was last updated on May 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.