Chester F Griffiths, MD, FACS - Medicare Otolaryngology in Los Angeles, CA

Chester F Griffiths, MD, FACS is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Chester F Griffiths Md A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 11645 Wilshire Blvd, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 477-5558.

Chester F Griffiths is licensed to practice in California (license number A45673) 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 1104939248.

Contact Information

Chester F Griffiths, MD, FACS
11645 Wilshire Blvd, 6th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1708
(310) 477-5558
(310) 477-7281

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChester F Griffiths
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience42 Years
Location11645 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 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:
  • Chester F Griffiths graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104939248
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123911138
  • Enrollment ID: I20040205001201

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chester F Griffiths such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104939248NPI-NPPES
00A456730OtherCAMEDICAL PPIN #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A45673 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Saint John's Health CenterSanta monica, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chester F Griffiths Md A Medical Corporation82249212263

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. Chester F Griffiths allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChester F Griffiths Md A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174668263
PECOS PAC ID: 8224921226
Enrollment ID: O20040204000404

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. Chester F Griffiths 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
Chester F Griffiths, MD, FACS
11645 Wilshire Blvd, 6th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1708

Ph: (310) 477-5558
Chester F Griffiths, MD, FACS
11645 Wilshire Blvd, 6th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1708

Ph: (310) 477-5558

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