Dr Christopher E Comstock, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in San Diego, CA

Dr Christopher E Comstock, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in San Diego, California. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Mskcc Radiology Group and his current practice location is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (619) 543-3405.

Dr Christopher E Comstock is licensed to practice in California (license number A52905) 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 1174554539.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher E Comstock, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9001
(619) 543-3405
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher E Comstock
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience34 Years
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California
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 E Comstock attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174554539
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890688519
  • Enrollment ID: I20091110000455

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher E Comstock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174554539NPI-NPPES
00A529050MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology A52905 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mskcc Radiology Group3971494683175

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 E Comstock allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMskcc Radiology Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639159692
PECOS PAC ID: 3971494683
Enrollment ID: O20040323000353

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 E Comstock 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 E Comstock, MD
3855 Health Sciences Dr, Mail Code 0846,
La Jolla, CA 92093-1503

Ph: (858) 822-6207
Dr Christopher E Comstock, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9001

Ph: (619) 543-3405

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