Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bowling Green, KY

Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc and his current practice location is 825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 796-3533.

Dr Christopher Areephanthu is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 54113) 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 1558710970.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789
(270) 796-3533
(270) 796-3539

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Areephanthu
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience8 Years
Location825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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 Christopher Areephanthu attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558710970
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2016
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244522464
  • Enrollment ID: I20200824001598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Areephanthu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558710970NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 54113 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Medical Center At FranklinFranklin, KYHospital
The Medical Center (bowling Green)Bowling green, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc5496667628221

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 Christopher Areephanthu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommonwealth Health Corporation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881109304
PECOS PAC ID: 5496667628
Enrollment ID: O20040916000800

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 Christopher Areephanthu 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 Christopher Areephanthu, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789

Ph: (270) 796-3533
Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789

Ph: (270) 796-3533

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