Christine R Rizk, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Springfield, MA

Christine R Rizk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Springfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Baystate Medical Practices Inc and her current practice location is 100 Wason Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 794-8899.

Christine R Rizk is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 295549) 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 1427092881.

Contact Information

Christine R Rizk, MD
100 Wason Avenue,
Springfield, MA 01107-1179
(413) 794-8899
(413) 794-1794

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristine R Rizk
GenderFemale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location100 Wason Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts
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:
  • Christine R Rizk graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427092881
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/23/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547273450
  • Enrollment ID: I20230110000263

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christine R Rizk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427092881NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 054837 (Connecticut)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 295549 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baystate Medical Practices Inc59916029711008

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. Christine R Rizk allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBaystate Medical Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548205909
PECOS PAC ID: 5991602971
Enrollment ID: O20040225000080

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. Christine R Rizk 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
Christine R Rizk, MD
280 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor,
Springfield, MA 01199-1001

Ph: (413) 794-5700
Christine R Rizk, MD
100 Wason Avenue,
Springfield, MA 01107-1179

Ph: (413) 794-8899

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