Christopher H Brown, DDS - Medicare Dentist in Hickory, NC

Christopher H Brown, DDS is a medicare enrolled "Dentist - Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery" provider in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to University Of North Carolina School Of Dentistry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Oral Surgery. His current practice location is 261 18th Street Cir Se, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 327-7867.

Christopher H Brown is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 5474) 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 1598769010.

Contact Information

Christopher H Brown, DDS
261 18th Street Cir Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1362
(828) 327-7867
(828) 327-6299

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher H Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityOral Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location261 18th Street Cir Se, Hickory, North Carolina
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 H Brown attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina School Of Dentistry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598769010
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719014513
  • Enrollment ID: I20100428000198

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher H Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598769010NPI-NPPES
8991118MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1223S0112XDentist - Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 5474 (North Carolina)Primary

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 H Brown allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristopher H Brown Bs Dent, Dds, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295752194
PECOS PAC ID: 5193942464
Enrollment ID: O20140808002380

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 H Brown 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 H Brown, DDS
261 18th Street Cir Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1362

Ph: (828) 327-7867
Christopher H Brown, DDS
261 18th Street Cir Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1362

Ph: (828) 327-7867

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