Christopher Michael Governara, LCSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Valley Stream, NY

Christopher Michael Governara, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Valley Stream, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. He is a member of the group practice New Horizon Counseling Center Inc and his current practice location is 50 W Hawthorne Ave, Valley Stream, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 569-6600.

Christopher Michael Governara is licensed to practice in New York (license number 088301) 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 1427429802.

Contact Information

Christopher Michael Governara, LCSW
50 W Hawthorne Ave,
Valley Stream, NY 11580-6223
(516) 569-6600
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Michael Governara
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience9 Years
Location50 W Hawthorne Ave, Valley Stream, New York
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:
  • Christopher Michael Governara graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427429802
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2015
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688907074
  • Enrollment ID: I20190618001967

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Michael Governara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427429802NPI-NPPES
1427429802MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 088301 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New Horizon Counseling Center Inc488068129574

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. Christopher Michael Governara allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNew Horizon Counseling Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366430563
PECOS PAC ID: 4880681295
Enrollment ID: O20040428000452

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. Christopher Michael Governara 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
Christopher Michael Governara, LCSW
2039 Seagirt Blvd Apt 3c,
Far Rockaway, NY 11691-2947

Ph: (631) 338-6156
Christopher Michael Governara, LCSW
50 W Hawthorne Ave,
Valley Stream, NY 11580-6223

Ph: (516) 569-6600

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