Dr Christopher Nelson Sweat, MD - Medicare Medical Toxicology in Fresno, CA

Dr Christopher Nelson Sweat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Fresno, California. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Toxicology. He is a member of the group practice University Faculty Associates Inc and his current practice location is 2823 Fresno St, Fresno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 499-6440.

Dr Christopher Nelson Sweat is licensed to practice in California (license number A171496) 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 1164840658.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Nelson Sweat, MD
2823 Fresno St,
Fresno, CA 93721-1324
(559) 499-6440
(559) 499-6441

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Nelson Sweat
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Toxicology
Experience10 Years
Location2823 Fresno St, Fresno, 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 Nelson Sweat graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164840658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/01/2014
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890009369
  • Enrollment ID: I20210615001931

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Nelson Sweat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164840658NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PT0002XEmergency Medicine - Medical Toxicology A171496 (California)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine A171496 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Faculty Associates Inc6507181708257

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 Nelson Sweat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Faculty Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073911137
PECOS PAC ID: 6507181708
Enrollment ID: O20150211000164

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 Nelson Sweat 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 Nelson Sweat, MD
2625 E Divisadero St,
Fresno, CA 93721-1431

Ph: (559) 443-2682
Dr Christopher Nelson Sweat, MD
2823 Fresno St,
Fresno, CA 93721-1324

Ph: (559) 499-6440

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