Christopher Thomas Bell, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Fishersville, VA

Christopher Thomas Bell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Fishersville, Virginia. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc and his current practice location is 78 Medical Center Dr, Fishersville, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 427-4406.

Christopher Thomas Bell is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101260293) 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 1427349893.

Contact Information

Christopher Thomas Bell, MD
78 Medical Center Dr,
Fishersville, VA 22939-2332
(540) 427-4406
(540) 427-4915

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Thomas Bell
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience13 Years
Location78 Medical Center Dr, Fishersville, Virginia
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:
  • Christopher Thomas Bell attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427349893
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/01/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476781394
  • Enrollment ID: I20160906002271

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Thomas Bell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427349893NPI-NPPES
40874231MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 55354 (Colorado)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 0101260293 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sentara Martha Jefferson HospitalCharlottesville, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc6305081118183

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. Christopher Thomas Bell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSmg Anesthesia Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518205004
PECOS PAC ID: 6305081118
Enrollment ID: O20130327000494

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. Christopher Thomas Bell 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
Christopher Thomas Bell, MD
Po Box 8310,
Roanoke, VA 24014-0310

Ph: (540) 345-3556
Christopher Thomas Bell, MD
78 Medical Center Dr,
Fishersville, VA 22939-2332

Ph: (540) 427-4406

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Fishersville, VA

Swen Ericson Laser, MD
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Phone: 540-427-4406    Fax: 540-427-4915
Laura L Fitzpatrick, MD
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Practice Location: 78 Medical Center Dr, Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-332-5757    Fax: 540-332-5756
Dr. Bradley J. Cashion, M.D.
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Practice Location: 78 Medical Center Dr, Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-332-5757    Fax: 540-332-5756
Victor C Lee,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 70 Medical Center Dr, Suite 305, Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-932-5747    Fax: 540-932-5748
Kevin Charles Greer, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 70 Medical Center Cir Ste 305, Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-932-5747    Fax: 540-932-5748
Dr. Timothy J Nitzsche, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 78 Medical Center Dr, Anesthesia Dept, Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-427-4406    Fax: 540-427-4915
Dr. Edward Franklin Eisenberg, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 78 Medical Center Dr, Augusta Health, Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-332-4326    Fax: 540-332-4339

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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