Alexander Chessman, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Charleston, SC

Alexander Chessman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Alexander Chessman is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 13509) 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 1013025055.

Contact Information

Alexander Chessman, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-0001
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander Chessman
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
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:
  • Alexander Chessman attended and graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013025055
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800847286
  • Enrollment ID: I20050202000801

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Chessman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013025055NPI-NPPES
135099MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 13509 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Health At Home, By Bayada- CharlestonCharleston, SCHome health agency
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol63057585741297

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. Alexander Chessman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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. Alexander Chessman 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
Alexander Chessman, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-1414
Alexander Chessman, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-0001

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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