Dr Christopher Mead Nichols, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Dr Christopher Mead Nichols, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cmn Industries and his current practice location is 6002 Westgate Blvd, Suite 160, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 759-4522.

Dr Christopher Mead Nichols is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00049126) 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 1659477610.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Mead Nichols, MD
6002 Westgate Blvd, Suite 160,
Tacoma, WA 98406-2570
(253) 759-4522
(253) 759-4699

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Mead Nichols
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location6002 Westgate Blvd, Tacoma, Washington
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 Mead Nichols attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659477610
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264505692
  • Enrollment ID: I20080721000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Mead Nichols such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659477610NPI-NPPES
0272224OtherWASTATE L&I
8510752MedicaidWA
G8873979OtherWAMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery 2005026727 (Missouri)Secondary
208200000XPlastic Surgery MD00049126 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cmn Industries01435838073

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 Mead Nichols allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCmn Industries
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144725649
PECOS PAC ID: 0143583807
Enrollment ID: O20180410001895

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 Mead Nichols 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 Mead Nichols, MD
6002 Westgate Blvd, Suite 160,
Tacoma, WA 98406-2570

Ph: (253) 759-4522
Dr Christopher Mead Nichols, MD
6002 Westgate Blvd, Suite 160,
Tacoma, WA 98406-2570

Ph: (253) 759-4522

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