Dr Christopher M Pawlinga, MD - Medicare Family Medicine in Schenectady, NY

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Dr Christopher M Pawlinga, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Schenectady, New York. His current practice location is 1667 Elizabeth St, Schenectady, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 356-5377.

Dr Christopher M Pawlinga is licensed to practice in New York (license number 236500) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1255488342.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher M Pawlinga, MD
1667 Elizabeth St,
Schenectady, NY 12303-3805
(518) 356-5377
(518) 881-1489

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher M Pawlinga
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Medicine
Location1667 Elizabeth St, Schenectady, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255488342
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224063227
  • Enrollment ID: I20051005000406

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher M Pawlinga such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255488342NPI-NPPES
02685990MedicaidNY
131001000109OtherNYFIDELIS
7372689OtherNYAETNA
702232OtherNYGHI/HMO
7348A1OtherNYEMPIRE BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 236500 (New York)Primary

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 M Pawlinga allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedical Director Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871955807
PECOS PAC ID: 0042501116
Enrollment ID: O20160621000218

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 M Pawlinga 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 M Pawlinga, MD
1667 Elizabeth St,
Schenectady, NY 12303-3805

Ph: (518) 356-5377		Dr Christopher M Pawlinga, MD
1667 Elizabeth St,
Schenectady, NY 12303-3805

Ph: (518) 356-5377

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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