Dr Clifford Chew, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in San Francisco, CA

Dr Clifford Chew, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in San Francisco, California. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. His current practice location is 929 Clay St, Suite 501, San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 433-7945.

Dr Clifford Chew is licensed to practice in California (license number A624720) 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 1215036066.

Contact Information

Dr Clifford Chew, MD
929 Clay St, Suite 501,
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 433-7945
(415) 433-1231

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Clifford Chew
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience29 Years
Location929 Clay St, San Francisco, California
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 Clifford Chew graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215036066
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/22/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113927831
  • Enrollment ID: I20070103000286

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Clifford Chew such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215036066NPI-NPPES
9864433MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A624720 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chinese HospitalSan francisco, CAHospital
St Mary's Medical CenterSan francisco, CAHospital
Saint Francis Memorial HospitalSan francisco, CAHospital

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 Clifford Chew allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacific Ear Nose And Throat Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295893345
PECOS PAC ID: 5496755118
Enrollment ID: O20070103000253

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 Clifford Chew 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 Clifford Chew, MD
929 Clay St, Suite 501,
San Francisco, CA 94108

Ph: (415) 433-7945
Dr Clifford Chew, MD
929 Clay St, Suite 501,
San Francisco, CA 94108

Ph: (415) 433-7945

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