Dr Christine Kassa, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Elmhurst, IL

Dr Christine Kassa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Elmhurst, Illinois. She went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice La Porte County Anesthesia Associates, Llc and her current practice location is 200 Berteau Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (630) 833-1400.

Dr Christine Kassa is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1639106404.

Contact Information

Dr Christine Kassa, MD
200 Berteau Ave,
Elmhurst, IL 60126-2966
(630) 833-1400
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christine Kassa
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience42 Years
Location200 Berteau Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois
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 Christine Kassa attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639106404
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870545627
  • Enrollment ID: I20210701002832

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christine Kassa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639106404NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
La Porte County Anesthesia Associates, Llc468863324117

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 Christine Kassa allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLa Porte County Anesthesia Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477553634
PECOS PAC ID: 4688633241
Enrollment ID: O20041008000231

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 Christine Kassa 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 Christine Kassa, MD
255 W Michigan Ave,
Jackson, MI 49201-2218

Ph: (517) 787-6440
Dr Christine Kassa, MD
200 Berteau Ave,
Elmhurst, IL 60126-2966

Ph: (630) 833-1400

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