Dr Christopher Klem, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Honolulu, HI

Dr Christopher Klem, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck" physician in Honolulu, Hawaii. He went to Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice The Queens Medical Center and his current practice location is 1380 Lusitana St, Physicians Office Building #1, Suite 502, Honolulu, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 691-7215.

Dr Christopher Klem is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0060650) 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 1740296235.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Klem, MD
1380 Lusitana St, Physicians Office Building #1, Suite 502,
Honolulu, HI 96813-2449
(808) 691-7215
(808) 691-7214

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Klem
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience26 Years
Location1380 Lusitana St, Honolulu, Hawaii
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 Klem attended and graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740296235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729087846
  • Enrollment ID: I20061218000399

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Klem such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740296235NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck D0060650 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu, HIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Queens Medical Center3476454067187

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 Klem allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Queens Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487693586
PECOS PAC ID: 3476454067
Enrollment ID: O20040116000366

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 Klem 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 Klem, MD
1380 Lusitana St, Physicians Office Building #1, Suite 502,
Honolulu, HI 96813-2449

Ph: (808) 691-7215
Dr Christopher Klem, MD
1380 Lusitana St, Physicians Office Building #1, Suite 502,
Honolulu, HI 96813-2449

Ph: (808) 691-7215

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