Dr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham, DO - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in La Jolla, CA

Dr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham, DO is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in La Jolla, California. She went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Obstetrics And Gynecology Surgical Associates Of San Diego Medical Gro and her current practice location is 2386 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 945-7906.

Dr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham is licensed to practice in California (license number 20A7944) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1265435606.

Contact Information

Dr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham, DO
2386 Avenida De La Playa,
La Jolla, CA 92037-3201
(858) 945-7906
(858) 754-1202

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience28 Years
Location2386 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265435606
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082797303
  • Enrollment ID: I20080211000217

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265435606NPI-NPPES
00AX79440MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 20A7944 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sharp Memorial HospitalSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Obstetrics And Gynecology Surgical Associates Of San Diego Medical Gro185031523514

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 Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameObstetrics And Gynecology Surgical Associates Of San Diego Medical Gro
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447216106
PECOS PAC ID: 1850315235
Enrollment ID: O20060124001018

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 Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham 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 Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham, DO
2386 Avenida De La Playa,
La Jolla, CA 92037-3201

Ph: (858) 945-7906
Dr Chrysten Elizabeth Cunningham, DO
2386 Avenida De La Playa,
La Jolla, CA 92037-3201

Ph: (858) 945-7906

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