Christopher Joseph Shuman, - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Boone, NC

Christopher Joseph Shuman, is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Boone, North Carolina. He went to Mercer University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Watauga Radiological Services Pa and his current practice location is 155 Furman Rd Ste 101a, Boone, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 262-4402.

Christopher Joseph Shuman is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2019-01094) 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 1992125108.

Contact Information

Christopher Joseph Shuman,
155 Furman Rd Ste 101a,
Boone, NC 28607-5049
(828) 262-4402
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Joseph Shuman
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience10 Years
Location155 Furman Rd Ste 101a, Boone, North 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:
  • Christopher Joseph Shuman attended and graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992125108
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2014
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608104567
  • Enrollment ID: I20190830000292

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Joseph Shuman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992125108NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 249951 (North Carolina)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 2019-01094 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NCHospital
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial HospitalLinville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Watauga Radiological Services Pa24663490557

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 Joseph Shuman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWatauga Radiological Services Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023084936
PECOS PAC ID: 2466349055
Enrollment ID: O20040228000450

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 Joseph Shuman 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 Joseph Shuman,
155 Furman Rd,
Boone, NC 28607-5049

Ph: (828) 262-4402
Christopher Joseph Shuman,
155 Furman Rd Ste 101a,
Boone, NC 28607-5049

Ph: (828) 262-4402

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