Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Rochester, NY

Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Rochester, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester and his current practice location is 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 341-0522.

Dr Christopher J Drinkwater is licensed to practice in New York (license number 204330) 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 1033150966.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001
(585) 341-0522
(585) 341-0600

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher J Drinkwater
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York
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 J Drinkwater graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033150966
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931181021
  • Enrollment ID: I20050421000654

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher J Drinkwater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033150966NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0801XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma 204330 (New York)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 204330 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vna Of Western Ny ChhaWilliamsville, NYHome health agency
Highland HospitalRochester, NYHospital
Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester7012909161116

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 J Drinkwater allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346251758
PECOS PAC ID: 7012909161
Enrollment ID: O20040331000382

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 J Drinkwater 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 J Drinkwater, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 341-0522
Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 341-0522

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