Dr Douglas P Christian, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Taos, NM

Dr Douglas P Christian, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Taos, New Mexico. His current practice location is 813 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 758-8498.

Dr Douglas P Christian is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 1197) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1285779736.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas P Christian, DC
813 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte,
Taos, NM 87571-6373
(505) 758-8498
(505) 751-7337

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas P Christian
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractor
Location813 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285779736
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385783364
  • Enrollment ID: I20091204000072

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas P Christian such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285779736NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 1197 (New Mexico)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 Douglas P Christian allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameChristian Health Services Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447587100
PECOS PAC ID: 2860531514
Enrollment ID: O20091209000476

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 Douglas P Christian 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 Douglas P Christian, DC
813 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Po Box 2717,
Taos, NM 87571-6373

Ph: (505) 758-8498
Dr Douglas P Christian, DC
813 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte,
Taos, NM 87571-6373

Ph: (505) 758-8498

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