Dr George Chau, PT, DPT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Philadelphia, PA

Dr George Chau, PT, DPT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. He is a member of the group practice Optimal Physical Therapy Gym Llc and his current practice location is 1105 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 678-4620.

Dr George Chau is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number PT026181) 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 1154847861.

Contact Information

Dr George Chau, PT, DPT
1105 E Passyunk Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19147-5119
(215) 678-4620
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr George Chau
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience14 Years
Location1105 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 George Chau graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154847861
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2017
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305111642
  • Enrollment ID: I20171012000842

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Chau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154847861NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist PT026181 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optimal Physical Therapy Gym Llc75171554682

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 George Chau allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptimal Physical Therapy Gym Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386964773
PECOS PAC ID: 7517155468
Enrollment ID: O20101220000861

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 George Chau 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 George Chau, PT, DPT
1105 E Passyunk Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19147-5119

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Dr George Chau, PT, DPT
1105 E Passyunk Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19147-5119

Ph: (215) 678-4620

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