Dr Craig Joel Gelfound, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Lancaster, CA

Dr Craig Joel Gelfound, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor - Occupational Health" provider in Lancaster, California. He went to Los Angeles College Of Chiropractic and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 1629 West Avenue J, Suite 101, Lancaster, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (661) 942-3346.

Dr Craig Joel Gelfound is licensed to practice in California (license number 23256) 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 1730260878.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Joel Gelfound, DC
1629 West Avenue J, Suite 101,
Lancaster, CA 93534-2850
(661) 942-3346
(661) 942-0886

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Joel Gelfound
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience31 Years
Location1629 West Avenue J, Lancaster, 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 Craig Joel Gelfound attended and graduated from Los Angeles College Of Chiropractic in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730260878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799732665
  • Enrollment ID: I20050401000956

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Joel Gelfound such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730260878NPI-NPPES
23256OtherCACARRIERS OTHER THAN BLUE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111NS0005XChiropractor - Sports Physician 23256 (California)Primary
111NX0100XChiropractor - Occupational Health 23256 (California)Primary

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 Craig Joel Gelfound allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGelfound Chiropractic Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265608947
PECOS PAC ID: 1355490582
Enrollment ID: O20090519000340

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 Craig Joel Gelfound 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 Craig Joel Gelfound, DC
1629 West Avenue J, Suite 101,
Lancaster, CA 93534-2850

Ph: (661) 942-3346
Dr Craig Joel Gelfound, DC
1629 West Avenue J, Suite 101,
Lancaster, CA 93534-2850

Ph: (661) 942-3346

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