Dr Valerie Christine Skow, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Johnston, IA

Dr Valerie Christine Skow, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Johnston, Iowa. She went to Northwestern College Of Chiropractic and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. She is a member of the group practice Heartland Chiropractic And Wellness Center, Plc and her current practice location is 5521 Nw 86th St, Johnston, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 252-8668.

Dr Valerie Christine Skow is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 06670) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1467431957.

Contact Information

Dr Valerie Christine Skow, DC
5521 Nw 86th St,
Johnston, IA 50131-1730
(515) 252-8668
(515) 270-2457

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Valerie Christine Skow
GenderFemale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience21 Years
Location5521 Nw 86th St, Johnston, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Valerie Christine Skow attended and graduated from Northwestern College Of Chiropractic in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467431957
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951457530
  • Enrollment ID: I20090923000486

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Valerie Christine Skow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467431957NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 06670 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heartland Chiropractic And Wellness Center, Plc37796393642

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 Valerie Christine Skow allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameHeartland Chiropractic And Wellness Center, Plc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437380466
PECOS PAC ID: 3779639364
Enrollment ID: O20090923000488

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 Valerie Christine Skow 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 Valerie Christine Skow, DC
5521 Nw 86th St,
Johnston, IA 50131-1730

Ph: (515) 252-8668
Dr Valerie Christine Skow, DC
5521 Nw 86th St,
Johnston, IA 50131-1730

Ph: (515) 252-8668

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