Mr Christopher M Opella, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Azle, TX

Mr Christopher M Opella, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Azle, Texas. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Beaufort County Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 601 Northwest Pkwy Ste C, Azle, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 270-0788.

Mr Christopher M Opella is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K5370) 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 1134184716.

Contact Information

Mr Christopher M Opella, MD
601 Northwest Pkwy Ste C,
Azle, TX 76020-2930
(817) 270-0788
(817) 752-2176

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Christopher M Opella
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location601 Northwest Pkwy Ste C, Azle, Texas
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:
  • Mr Christopher M Opella attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134184716
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/06/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820981244
  • Enrollment ID: I20220316004097

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Christopher M Opella such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134184716NPI-NPPES
0009DVOtherTXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
8DM120OtherTXBCBS
162606101MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine K5370 (Texas)Primary
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services K5370 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health Of BlufftonBluffton, SCHome health agency
Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SCHospital
Hilton Head Regional Medical CenterHilton head island, SCHospital
Candler HospitalSavannah, GAHospital
Nhc Healthcare - BlufftonOkatie, SCNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital7810809365103

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. Mr Christopher M Opella allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBeaufort County Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598713117
PECOS PAC ID: 7810809365
Enrollment ID: O20050518001061

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. Mr Christopher M Opella 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
Mr Christopher M Opella, MD
601 Northwest Pkwy Ste C,
Azle, TX 76020-2930

Ph: (817) 270-0788
Mr Christopher M Opella, MD
601 Northwest Pkwy Ste C,
Azle, TX 76020-2930

Ph: (817) 270-0788

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