Dr Christos G Pappas, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Shelton, CT

Dr Christos G Pappas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Shelton, Connecticut. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Vein And Wellness Institute Of New England Inc and his current practice location is 110 Commerce Dr, Shelton, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 426-5554.

Dr Christos G Pappas is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 040101) 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 1407989569.

Contact Information

Dr Christos G Pappas, MD
110 Commerce Dr,
Shelton, CT 06484-6244
(203) 426-5554
(203) 992-4579

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christos G Pappas
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location110 Commerce Dr, Shelton, Connecticut
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:
  • Dr Christos G Pappas attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407989569
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961397559
  • Enrollment ID: I20040223000012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christos G Pappas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407989569NPI-NPPES
001401017MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 040101 (Connecticut)Primary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 040101 (Connecticut)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vein And Wellness Institute Of New England Inc99313360053

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. Dr Christos G Pappas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVein & Wellness Institute Of New England Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700124435
PECOS PAC ID: 9931336005
Enrollment ID: O20131217000431

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. Dr Christos G Pappas 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
Dr Christos G Pappas, MD
110 Commerce Dr,
Shelton, CT 06484-6244

Ph: (203) 426-5554
Dr Christos G Pappas, MD
110 Commerce Dr,
Shelton, CT 06484-6244

Ph: (203) 426-5554

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Shelton, CT


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