Christopher Joseph Hufford, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Des Moines, IA

Christopher Joseph Hufford, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Life Chiropractic College - West and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. He is a member of the group practice Vero Chiropractic Pllc and his current practice location is 5045 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 777-1362.

Christopher Joseph Hufford is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 084481) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1639619828.

Contact Information

Christopher Joseph Hufford, DC
5045 Ne 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313-2015
(515) 777-1362
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Joseph Hufford
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience8 Years
Location5045 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Joseph Hufford attended and graduated from Life Chiropractic College - West in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639619828
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/07/2017
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426477837
  • Enrollment ID: I20201005002221

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Joseph Hufford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639619828NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 084481 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vero Chiropractic Pllc24667379038

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Joseph Hufford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVero Chiropractic Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841731171
PECOS PAC ID: 2466737903
Enrollment ID: O20170323000961

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Joseph Hufford is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Joseph Hufford, DC
5045 Ne 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313-2015

Ph: (515) 777-1362
Christopher Joseph Hufford, DC
5045 Ne 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313-2015

Ph: (515) 777-1362

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