Dr Chris P Bales, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Brownsburg, IN

Dr Chris P Bales, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Brownsburg, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedics-indianapolis Inc and his current practice location is 9070 E 56th St Ste 400, Brownsburg, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 268-3600.

Dr Chris P Bales is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01065276A) 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 1619012200.

Contact Information

Dr Chris P Bales, MD
9070 E 56th St Ste 400,
Brownsburg, IN 46112-7074
(317) 268-3600
(317) 268-3695

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chris P Bales
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location9070 E 56th St Ste 400, Brownsburg, Indiana
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 Chris P Bales attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619012200
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981799343
  • Enrollment ID: I20080721000752

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chris P Bales such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619012200NPI-NPPES
200908930MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01065276 (Indiana)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 01065276A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital, LlcIndianapolis, INHospital
Putnam County HospitalGreencastle, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedics-indianapolis Inc7416860663166

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 Chris P Bales allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedics-indianapolis Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336252451
PECOS PAC ID: 7416860663
Enrollment ID: O20031124000328

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 Chris P Bales 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 Chris P Bales, MD
8450 Northwest Blvd,
Indianapolis, IN 46278-1381

Ph: (317) 802-2000
Dr Chris P Bales, MD
9070 E 56th St Ste 400,
Brownsburg, IN 46112-7074

Ph: (317) 268-3600

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Brownsburg, IN

Dr. Corey B Kendall, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9070 E 56th St Ste 400, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone: 317-268-3600    Fax: 317-268-3695
Dr. Gabriel E Jackson, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9070 E 56th St, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone: 317-268-3600    Fax: 317-268-3399
Michael L Kramer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7950 Ortho Ln, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone: 317-268-3600    Fax: 317-268-3695

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