Dr Chester Arthur Spears, MD - Medicare Pathology in Sikeston, MO

Dr Chester Arthur Spears, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Sikeston, Missouri. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Saint Francis Medical Center and his current practice location is 1008 N Main St, Sikeston, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 472-7672.

Dr Chester Arthur Spears is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2005031083) 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 1699735795.

Contact Information

Dr Chester Arthur Spears, MD
1008 N Main St,
Sikeston, MO 63801-5044
(573) 472-7672
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chester Arthur Spears
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience48 Years
Location1008 N Main St, Sikeston, 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:
  • Dr Chester Arthur Spears attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699735795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416964432
  • Enrollment ID: I20060316000351

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chester Arthur Spears such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699735795NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 2005031083 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Francis Medical CenterCape girardeau, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Saint Francis Medical Center9931007929375

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. Dr Chester Arthur Spears allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSaint Francis Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356304489
PECOS PAC ID: 9931007929
Enrollment ID: O20040107000140

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. Dr Chester Arthur Spears 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
Dr Chester Arthur Spears, MD
Po Box 801143,
Kansas City, MO 64180-1143

Ph: (573) 331-5583
Dr Chester Arthur Spears, MD
1008 N Main St,
Sikeston, MO 63801-5044

Ph: (573) 472-7672

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