Dr Christopher David Vetter, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Covington, GA

Dr Christopher David Vetter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Covington, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Piedmont Providers Llc and his current practice location is 4181 Hospital Dr Ne Ste 303, Covington, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (678) 471-0128.

Dr Christopher David Vetter is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 91249) 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 1609306646.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher David Vetter, MD
4181 Hospital Dr Ne Ste 303,
Covington, GA 30014-2541
(678) 471-0128
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher David Vetter
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience7 Years
Location4181 Hospital Dr Ne Ste 303, Covington, Georgia
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 David Vetter graduated from medical school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609306646
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2017
  • Last Update Date: 08/08/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375922149
  • Enrollment ID: I20220624001216

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher David Vetter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609306646NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 125.071199 (Illinois)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 91249 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Newton HospitalCovington, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Piedmont Providers Llc9830082825371

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 David Vetter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePiedmont Providers Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548273592
PECOS PAC ID: 9830082825
Enrollment ID: O20040204000321

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 David Vetter 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 David Vetter, MD
511 W Columbia Ave,
Champaign, IL 61820-3403

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Dr Christopher David Vetter, MD
4181 Hospital Dr Ne Ste 303,
Covington, GA 30014-2541

Ph: (678) 471-0128

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Steven R Whitworth, M.D.
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Practice Location: 4181 Hospital Dr Ne, Suite 303, Covington, GA 30014
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