Christian R Galvez-padilla, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Pittsfield, MA

Christian R Galvez-padilla, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Berkshire Faculty Services Inc and his current practice location is 777 North Street, Suite 407 Berkshire Surgical Associates, P.c., Pittsfield, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 445-6420.

Christian R Galvez-padilla is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 224923) 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 1124132014.

Contact Information

Christian R Galvez-padilla, MD
777 North Street, Suite 407 Berkshire Surgical Associates, P.c.,
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 445-6420
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristian R Galvez-padilla
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location777 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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:
  • Christian R Galvez-padilla graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124132014
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173717915
  • Enrollment ID: I20101105000054

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christian R Galvez-padilla such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124132014NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 224923 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Berkshire Visiting Nurse AssociationPittsfield, MAHome health agency
Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MAHospital
Fairview HospitalGreat barrington, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Berkshire Faculty Services Inc8224068424232

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. Christian R Galvez-padilla allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBerkshire Faculty Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548212939
PECOS PAC ID: 8224068424
Enrollment ID: O20050817001122

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. Christian R Galvez-padilla 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
Christian R Galvez-padilla, MD
777 North St Ste 407,
Pittsfield, MA 01201-4172

Ph: (413) 447-2741
Christian R Galvez-padilla, MD
777 North Street, Suite 407 Berkshire Surgical Associates, P.c.,
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Ph: (413) 445-6420

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