Dr Christopher K Thiagarajah, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Westfield, NJ

Dr Christopher K Thiagarajah, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Westfield, New Jersey. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Jerry K Popham, Md Pc, Jerry K Popham, Md Pc, Jerry K Popham, Md Pc and his current practice location is 592 Springfield Ave, Westfield, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (908) 789-8999.

Dr Christopher K Thiagarajah is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.088281) 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 1952435919.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher K Thiagarajah, MD
592 Springfield Ave,
Westfield, NJ 07090-1002
(908) 789-8999
(908) 789-1379

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher K Thiagarajah
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location592 Springfield Ave, Westfield, New Jersey
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 K Thiagarajah attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952435919
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840397477
  • Enrollment ID: I20150708000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher K Thiagarajah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952435919NPI-NPPES
000000511204OtherFACET
2756012MedicaidOH
200854040MedicaidIN
98806033MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery DR27698 (Colorado)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 35.088281 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jerry K Popham, Md Pc24664274972
Jerry K Popham, Md Pc24664274972
Jerry K Popham, Md Pc24664274972

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 K Thiagarajah allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJerry K Popham, Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225162134
PECOS PAC ID: 2466427497
Enrollment ID: O20040901000612
Entity NamePark Avenue Surgery Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Ambulatory Surgical Center
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689748758
PECOS PAC ID: 4486604816
Enrollment ID: O20050124000987

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 K Thiagarajah 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 K Thiagarajah, MD
1800 Emerson St, Ste 200,
Denver, CO 80218

Ph: (303) 468-8844
Dr Christopher K Thiagarajah, MD
592 Springfield Ave,
Westfield, NJ 07090-1002

Ph: (908) 789-8999

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