Christos Vaklavas, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Birmingham, AL

Christos Vaklavas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Utah Adult Services and his current practice location is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 934-2721.

Christos Vaklavas is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 30429) 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 1154649440.

Contact Information

Christos Vaklavas, MD
619 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35249-1900
(205) 934-2721
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristos Vaklavas
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience24 Years
Location619 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama
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:
  • Christos Vaklavas graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154649440
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638315146
  • Enrollment ID: I20190924002086

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christos Vaklavas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154649440NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 30429 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Nursing ServicesWest valley city, UTHome health agency
University Of Utah Hospitals And ClinicsSalt lake city, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Utah Adult Services09415252731462

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. Christos Vaklavas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Utah Adult Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114321981
PECOS PAC ID: 0941525273
Enrollment ID: O20150209001683

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. Christos Vaklavas 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
Christos Vaklavas, MD
Po Box 55310,
Birmingham, AL 35255-5310

Ph: (205) 934-2721
Christos Vaklavas, MD
619 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35249-1900

Ph: (205) 934-2721

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