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Family Practice

Ekei J. Tanifum, MD

Works at hospitals in Traverse City, MI · Albany, GA · Americus, GA · Michigan, Georgia

Summary

Ekei J. Tanifum, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Traverse City, MI, Albany, GA and Americus, GA. NPI 1629186614. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ekei J. Tanifum, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
40Years since medical school (graduated 1986)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Phoebe Physician Group IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ekei J. Tanifum work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ekei J. Tanifum at 3 hospitals: Munson Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ekei J. Tanifum see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Traverse City, MI and Americus, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ekei J. Tanifum's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Ekei J. Tanifum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ekei J. Tanifum 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 Ekei J. Tanifum?
(231) 935-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ekei J. Tanifum's NPI number?
1629186614. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ekei J. Tanifum works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ekei J. Tanifum at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ekei J. Tanifum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ekei J. Tanifum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Phoebe Physician Group Inc430 clinicians in the group
  • Grand Traverse Physician Services PC113 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Traverse City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Traverse City, MI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629186614
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians