Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Swansea, MA

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Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Swansea, Massachusetts. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc and his current practice location is 479 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 973-1550.

Christopher Nicholas Chihlas is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 261934) 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 1104812049.

Contact Information

Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD
479 Swansea Mall Dr,
Swansea, MA 02777-4119
(508) 973-1550
(508) 973-0386

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Nicholas Chihlas
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location479 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea, Massachusetts
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 Nicholas Chihlas attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104812049
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385779347
  • Enrollment ID: I20100316000281

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Nicholas Chihlas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104812049NPI-NPPES
110103292AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD09498 (Rhode Island)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 261934 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South County Hospital IncWakefield, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc7012225907101

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 Nicholas Chihlas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthcoast Physicians Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336137629
PECOS PAC ID: 0749171957
Enrollment ID: O20050502000716
Entity NameOrthopedics Rhode Island Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407231293
PECOS PAC ID: 7012225907
Enrollment ID: O20150925001150

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 Nicholas Chihlas 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 Nicholas Chihlas, MD
200 Mill Rd, Suite 180,
Fairhaven, MA 02719-5252

Ph: (508) 973-2000		Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD
479 Swansea Mall Dr,
Swansea, MA 02777-4119

Ph: (508) 973-1550

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