Dr Octavio R Chirino, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Ballwin, MO

Dr Octavio R Chirino, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Ballwin, Missouri. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Hospitals East Communities and his current practice location is 15945 Clayton Rd, 230c, Ballwin, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (636) 256-5200.

Dr Octavio R Chirino is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 34976) 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 1598718058.

Contact Information

Dr Octavio R Chirino, MD
15945 Clayton Rd, 230c,
Ballwin, MO 63011-2490
(636) 256-5200
(636) 256-5223

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Octavio R Chirino
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience51 Years
Location15945 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, Missouri
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 Octavio R Chirino attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598718058
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810889052
  • Enrollment ID: I20040325000191

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Octavio R Chirino such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598718058NPI-NPPES
201106804MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 34976 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint louis, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Hospitals East Communities1658276811111

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 Octavio R Chirino allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Hospitals East Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851431738
PECOS PAC ID: 1658276811
Enrollment ID: O20031218000107

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 Octavio R Chirino 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 Octavio R Chirino, MD
615 S New Ballas Rd,
Saint Louis, MO 63141-8221

Ph: (314) 575-0131
Dr Octavio R Chirino, MD
15945 Clayton Rd, 230c,
Ballwin, MO 63011-2490

Ph: (636) 256-5200

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