Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in San Diego, CA

Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in San Diego, California. She went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and her current practice location is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 926-8273.

Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith is licensed to practice in California (license number A126660) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1013264506.

Contact Information

Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
(800) 926-8273
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience12 Years
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013264506
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2012
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941577423
  • Enrollment ID: I20170605002042

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013264506NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A126660 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611692

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 Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695
Entity NameElayne K. Garber, M.d. A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770850687
PECOS PAC ID: 2264608959
Enrollment ID: O20111230000083

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 Chelsey Jessica Forbess 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
Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith, MD
Po Box 232410,
San Diego, CA 92193-2410

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Dr Chelsey Jessica Forbess Smith, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Ph: (800) 926-8273

Reviews and Comments


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