Christopher L Sweeney, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Christopher L Sweeney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Kansas City, Missouri. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice The Childrens Mercy Hospital and his current practice location is 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 234-3000.

Christopher L Sweeney is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2014021721) 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 1275649733.

Contact Information

Christopher L Sweeney, MD
2401 Gillham Rd,
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619
(816) 234-3000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher L Sweeney
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience29 Years
Location2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, Missouri
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 L Sweeney attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275649733
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365479482
  • Enrollment ID: I20150720001593

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher L Sweeney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275649733NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 2014021721 (Missouri)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 2014021721 (Missouri)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Childrens Mercy Hospital246636602690

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 L Sweeney allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Health Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669456257
PECOS PAC ID: 1153235825
Enrollment ID: O20031117000701
Entity NameThe Childrens Mercy Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851437719
PECOS PAC ID: 2466366026
Enrollment ID: O20031118000182

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 L Sweeney 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 L Sweeney, MD
2401 Gillham Rd,
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619

Ph: (816) 234-3000
Christopher L Sweeney, MD
2401 Gillham Rd,
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619

Ph: (816) 234-3000

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Pediatrics Doctors in Kansas City, MO

Ryan A Romans, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-234-3000    Fax: 816-302-9939
Amanda Finn, DO
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Samira Naime, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-234-3000    Fax: 816-302-9939
Dr. Tess Laurynn Schultz, DO
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-234-3000    Fax: 816-302-9939
Delsie Asmarah Filardi, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-983-6763    Fax: 816-821-3081
Gerald M Woods, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-234-3265    
Dr. Gangaram Ganpatrao Akangire, M.D
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-234-3593    

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