Individual provider

Jorge Gonzalez, M.D.

Neurology Physician Medicare enrolled

Jorge Gonzalez, M.D. is a Neurology Physician in Alpena, MI, registered under NPI 1609924174. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 601 W CHISHOLM ST, Alpena, MI 49707. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
4301066290 MI Neurology Physician primary
MD-16258 HI Neurology Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: MI, HI. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Neurology
PAC ID
2961392014

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Michigan I20040319001245 Practitioner - Neurology
Hawaii I20250115000356 Practitioner - Neurology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Neurology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (MI, HI). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Hawaii and Michigan. The practice address on file is in Alpena, MI, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

HI Hawaii
Licence
MD-16258
Specialty
Neurology Physician
Verify with the HI board →
MI Michigan practice address
Licence
4301066290
Specialty
Neurology Physician
Verify with the MI board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Neurology covers

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2084N0400X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology 4301066290 MI primary
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology MD-16258 HI

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1609924174 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJan 8, 2007
Last updatedApr 24, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 601 W CHISHOLM ST
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-9880
Fax (989) 356-9890
Other identifiers 1300400361 · Other (MI)
1004394 · Other (MI)
130017016 · Other (MI)
103237981 · Medicaid (MI)
This record was updated on Apr 24, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1609924174 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 6 0 9 9 2 4 1 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 0 9 9 2 8 1 5

Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1609924174?
NPI 1609924174 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Jorge Gonzalez, M.D. in Alpena, MI. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Neurology cover?
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
How do I contact Jorge Gonzalez, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (989) 356-9880, last updated Apr 24, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Jorge Gonzalez, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1609924174 a valid number?
Yes. 1609924174 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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