Govind Chhina, DO - Medicare Internal Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Govind Chhina, DO is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2020 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice The Emory Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 6336, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 626-2761.

Govind Chhina is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 96791) 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 1649891078.

Contact Information

Govind Chhina, DO
1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 6336,
Tucson, AZ 85724-6204
(520) 626-2761
(520) 626-6020

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGovind Chhina
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience5 Years
Location1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 6336, Tucson, Arizona
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:
  • Govind Chhina attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649891078
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2020
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032532981
  • Enrollment ID: I20240606001762

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Govind Chhina such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649891078NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 340969 (Arizona)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 96791 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Emory Clinic Inc88209014083084

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. Govind Chhina allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Emory Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396798229
PECOS PAC ID: 8820901408
Enrollment ID: O20031110000503

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. Govind Chhina 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
Govind Chhina, DO
2770 Edgewater Ct,
Jonesboro, GA 30236-0902

Ph: (229) 326-2992
Govind Chhina, DO
1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 6336,
Tucson, AZ 85724-6204

Ph: (520) 626-2761

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