Christopher D Rucker, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Spartanburg, SC

Christopher D Rucker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Spartanburg, South Carolina. His current practice location is 1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Suite 1400, Spartanburg, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 582-2900.

Christopher D Rucker is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 51468) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1881659852.

Contact Information

Christopher D Rucker, MD
1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Suite 1400,
Spartanburg, SC 29303-4201
(864) 582-2900
(864) 582-4991

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher D Rucker
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Location1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881659852
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012045370
  • Enrollment ID: I20100506000342

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher D Rucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881659852NPI-NPPES
T51468MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 51468 (South 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 D Rucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpartanburg Ear, Nose & Throat - Head & Neck Surgery, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225082019
PECOS PAC ID: 6608852165
Enrollment ID: O20040625000295

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 D Rucker 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 D Rucker, MD
1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Suite 1400,
Spartanburg, SC 29303-4201

Ph: (864) 582-2900
Christopher D Rucker, MD
1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Suite 1400,
Spartanburg, SC 29303-4201

Ph: (864) 582-2900

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