Christopher A Dire, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Renton, WA

Christopher A Dire, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Renton, Washington. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Valley Medical Group-renton and his current practice location is 4011 Talbot Road South, Suite 500, Renton, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (425) 251-5110.

Christopher A Dire is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00038696) 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 1245312420.

Contact Information

Christopher A Dire, MD
4011 Talbot Road South, Suite 500,
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 251-5110
(425) 793-7380

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher A Dire
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience27 Years
Location4011 Talbot Road South, Renton, Washington
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 A Dire attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245312420
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486674173
  • Enrollment ID: I20051123000564

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher A Dire such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245312420NPI-NPPES
P00041729OtherWARR MEDICARE
8350548MedicaidWA
0168541OtherWAL&I

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD00038696 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley Medical CenterRenton, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valley Medical Group-renton4183753965424

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 A Dire allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameValley Medical Group-renton
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619209574
PECOS PAC ID: 4183753965
Enrollment ID: O20100604000113

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 A Dire 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 A Dire, MD
Po Box 59028,
Renton, WA 98058-2028

Ph: (425) 251-5110
Christopher A Dire, MD
4011 Talbot Road South, Suite 500,
Renton, WA 98055

Ph: (425) 251-5110

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