Dr Craighton Chin, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Woodland, CA

Dr Craighton Chin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Woodland, California. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Dignity Health Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 1321 Cottonwood St, Suite 205, Woodland, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 668-2600.

Dr Craighton Chin is licensed to practice in California (license number G66564) 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 1205856937.

Contact Information

Dr Craighton Chin, MD
1321 Cottonwood St, Suite 205,
Woodland, CA 95695-5131
(530) 668-2600
(530) 406-0352

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craighton Chin
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience37 Years
Location1321 Cottonwood St, Woodland, 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 Craighton Chin attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205856937
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547320467
  • Enrollment ID: I20081124000031

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craighton Chin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205856937NPI-NPPES
00G665640MedicaidCA
00G665640OtherCABLUE SHIELD
040017986OtherCARR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology G66564 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dignity Health Medical Foundation78108006611209

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 Craighton Chin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDignity Health Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700803418
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800661
Enrollment ID: O20031107000709

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 Craighton Chin 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 Craighton Chin, MD
3400 Data Dr,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956

Ph: (916) 379-2861
Dr Craighton Chin, MD
1321 Cottonwood St, Suite 205,
Woodland, CA 95695-5131

Ph: (530) 668-2600

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Woodland, CA

Dr. Steven James Wright, D.O.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1321 Cottonwood St, Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-668-2600    Fax: 530-662-7330
Camille M Huwyler, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1321 Cottonwood St Ste 205, Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-668-2600    Fax: 530-662-7330
Dr. Matthew B Zavod, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1321 Cottonwood St, Suite 205, Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-666-1631    Fax: 530-406-0352

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