Christopher James Yamamoto, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Calhoun, GA

Christopher James Yamamoto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Calhoun, Georgia. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Adventist Health System Georgia Inc and his current practice location is 109 Hospital Dr, Calhoun, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 625-0333.

Christopher James Yamamoto is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 061023) 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 1164586004.

Contact Information

Christopher James Yamamoto, MD
109 Hospital Dr,
Calhoun, GA 30701-2067
(706) 625-0333
(706) 625-1269

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher James Yamamoto
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience23 Years
Location109 Hospital Dr, Calhoun, Georgia
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 Yamamoto attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164586004
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012084981
  • Enrollment ID: I20080918000007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher James Yamamoto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164586004NPI-NPPES
401168898CMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 061023 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advent Health Home Care GordonCalhoun, GAHome health agency
North Georgia Home Health Agency, An Amedysis CompRinggold, GAHome health agency
Adventhealth GordonCalhoun, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Adventist Health System Georgia Inc4486568037177

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 Yamamoto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdventist Health System Georgia Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699791343
PECOS PAC ID: 4486568037
Enrollment ID: O20031203000557

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 Yamamoto 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 Yamamoto, MD
Po Box 12938, C/o Clinic Management,
Calhoun, GA 30703

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Christopher James Yamamoto, MD
109 Hospital Dr,
Calhoun, GA 30701-2067

Ph: (706) 625-0333

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