Christopher Paul Smith, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Pasadena, CA

Christopher Paul Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Pasadena, California. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc and his current practice location is 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 397-5000.

Christopher Paul Smith is licensed to practice in California (license number G65693) 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 1235153156.

Contact Information

Christopher Paul Smith, MD
100 W California Blvd,
Pasadena, CA 91105-3010
(626) 397-5000
(626) 397-2912

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Paul Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience37 Years
Location100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, 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 Paul Smith attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235153156
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466634365
  • Enrollment ID: I20200608003041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Paul Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235153156NPI-NPPES
00G656930MedicaidCA
00G656930OtherCABLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 53524 (Kentucky)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology G65693 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc5698689909806

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 Paul Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326091448
PECOS PAC ID: 5698689909
Enrollment ID: O20031119000300

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 Paul Smith 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 Paul Smith, MD
225 S Lake Ave, 535,
Pasadena, CA 91101-3005

Ph: (626) 795-6596
Christopher Paul Smith, MD
100 W California Blvd,
Pasadena, CA 91105-3010

Ph: (626) 397-5000

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