Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Daniel J. Van Elk work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Daniel J. Van Elk at 1 hospital: Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Daniel J. Van Elk see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Niles, MI and Saint Joseph, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Daniel J. Van Elk's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Daniel J. Van Elk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Daniel J. Van Elk accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Daniel J. Van Elk?
- (269) 684-6400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Daniel J. Van Elk's NPI number?
- 1194216937. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Daniel J. Van Elk works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Daniel J. Van Elk at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230021
Practice locations
Addresses where Daniel J. Van Elk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 120 Longmeadow Village DrNiles, MI 49120 (269) 684‑6400
- 2848 Niles RdSaint Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 428‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Daniel J. Van Elk as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Great Lakes Eye Care PC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Niles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Niles, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194216937 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians