Dr Christopher James Aho, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Whittier, CA

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Dr Christopher James Aho, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Whittier, California. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1999 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurosurgical Associates Of Los Angeles, Inc. and his current practice location is 12291 Washington Blvd, Suite 102, Whittier, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 698-0679.

Dr Christopher James Aho is licensed to practice in California (license number A79102) 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 1295775807.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher James Aho, MD
12291 Washington Blvd, Suite 102,
Whittier, CA 90606-2500
(562) 698-0679
(562) 945-5801

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher James Aho
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience26 Years
Location12291 Washington Blvd, Whittier, 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 James Aho attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295775807
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/22/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082618590
  • Enrollment ID: I20060913000612

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher James Aho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295775807NPI-NPPES
0096037MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A79102 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurosurgical Associates Of Los Angeles, Inc.66088965358

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 James Aho allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurosurgical Associates Of Los Angeles, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316025836
PECOS PAC ID: 6608896535
Enrollment ID: O20051206000901
Entity NamePeyman Tabrizi, Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336340264
PECOS PAC ID: 1951325489
Enrollment ID: O20060123000855
Entity NameChristopher J Aho Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023020294
PECOS PAC ID: 7810991320
Enrollment ID: O20060913000600
Entity NameWest Coast Brain And Spine Institute Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649434770
PECOS PAC ID: 2860701653
Enrollment ID: O20151019000159

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 James Aho 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 James Aho, MD
12291 Washington Blvd, Suite 102,
Whittier, CA 90606-2500

Ph: (562) 698-0679		Dr Christopher James Aho, MD
12291 Washington Blvd, Suite 102,
Whittier, CA 90606-2500

Ph: (562) 698-0679

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Whittier, CA

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Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 12291 Washington Blvd, Suite 102, Whittier, CA 90606
Phone: 562-698-0679    Fax: 562-698-5046

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