Christopher James Engelman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Los Gatos, CA

Christopher James Engelman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Los Gatos, California. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Spectrum Eye Physicians, A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 431 Monterey Ave, Suite 3, Los Gatos, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (408) 354-9510.

Christopher James Engelman is licensed to practice in California (license number A69913) 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 1093778326.

Contact Information

Christopher James Engelman, MD
431 Monterey Ave, Suite 3,
Los Gatos, CA 95030-5319
(408) 354-9510
(408) 395-1610

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher James Engelman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience26 Years
Location431 Monterey Ave, Los Gatos, 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:
  • Christopher James Engelman attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093778326
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183512627
  • Enrollment ID: I20040308000399

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher James Engelman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093778326NPI-NPPES
00A699130MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A69913 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spectrum Eye Physicians, A Medical Corporation296145909415

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 James Engelman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpectrum Eye Physicians, A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487601522
PECOS PAC ID: 2961459094
Enrollment ID: O20050331001165

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 James Engelman 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 James Engelman, MD
10300 S De Anza Blvd, Suite A,
Cupertino, CA 95014-3030

Ph: (408) 252-7100
Christopher James Engelman, MD
431 Monterey Ave, Suite 3,
Los Gatos, CA 95030-5319

Ph: (408) 354-9510

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