Derrick Andrew Christopher, MD, MBA - Medicare General Surgery in Chicago, IL

Derrick Andrew Christopher, MD, MBA is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and his current practice location is 676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 695-3555.

Derrick Andrew Christopher is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.144226) 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 1427374891.

Contact Information

Derrick Andrew Christopher, MD, MBA
676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19,
Chicago, IL 60611-2927
(312) 695-3555
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDerrick Andrew Christopher
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19, Chicago, Illinois
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:
  • Derrick Andrew Christopher attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427374891
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2010
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436462942
  • Enrollment ID: I20171003007811

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derrick Andrew Christopher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427374891NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036.144226 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143255

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. Derrick Andrew Christopher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541

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. Derrick Andrew Christopher 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
Derrick Andrew Christopher, MD, MBA
680 N Lake Shore Dr,
Chicago, IL 60611-4546

Ph: (312) 695-6868
Derrick Andrew Christopher, MD, MBA
676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19,
Chicago, IL 60611-2927

Ph: (312) 695-3555

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