Christopher L Westervelt, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Hattiesburg, MS

Christopher L Westervelt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 268-5700.

Christopher L Westervelt is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 19360) 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 1740290048.

Contact Information

Christopher L Westervelt, MD
415 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246
(601) 268-5700
(601) 268-5777

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher L Westervelt
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience28 Years
Location415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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 L Westervelt attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740290048
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264493709
  • Enrollment ID: I20061204000327

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher L Westervelt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740290048NPI-NPPES
07524391MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 19360 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Columbia DialysisColumbia, MSDialysis facility
Tylertown DialysisTylertown, MSDialysis facility
Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MSHospital
Merit Health WesleyHattiesburg, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa5193706794489

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 L Westervelt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHattiesburg Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740213446
PECOS PAC ID: 5193706794
Enrollment ID: O20040528000685

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 L Westervelt 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 L Westervelt, MD
415 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Ph: (601) 268-5700
Christopher L Westervelt, MD
415 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Ph: (601) 268-5700

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