Dr Craig Robert Vernon, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Altoona, IA

Dr Craig Robert Vernon, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Altoona, Iowa. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 140 8th St Se, Altoona, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 957-9700.

Dr Craig Robert Vernon is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 05027) 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 1750729950.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Robert Vernon, DC
140 8th St Se,
Altoona, IA 50009-1950
(515) 957-9700
(515) 957-9513

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Robert Vernon
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience41 Years
Location140 8th St Se, Altoona, Iowa
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 Craig Robert Vernon attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750729950
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2013
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325087224
  • Enrollment ID: I20150813010932

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Robert Vernon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750729950NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 05027 (Iowa)Primary

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 Craig Robert Vernon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVernon Family Chiropractic Plc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932502085
PECOS PAC ID: 7618282088
Enrollment ID: O20150813010676

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 Craig Robert Vernon 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 Craig Robert Vernon, DC
140 8th St Se, Po Box 130,
Altoona, IA 50009-1950

Ph: (515) 957-9700
Dr Craig Robert Vernon, DC
140 8th St Se,
Altoona, IA 50009-1950

Ph: (515) 957-9700

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