Christopher Anthony Girkin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in San Diego, CA

Christopher Anthony Girkin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in San Diego, California. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation and his current practice location is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 926-8273.

Christopher Anthony Girkin is licensed to practice in California (license number A65262) 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 1891730073.

Contact Information

Christopher Anthony Girkin, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
(800) 926-8273
(888) 539-8781

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Anthony Girkin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, 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:
  • Christopher Anthony Girkin attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891730073
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880724665
  • Enrollment ID: I20100605000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Anthony Girkin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891730073NPI-NPPES
000021271MedicaidAL
051021271OtherALBLUE CROSS
1595926OtherLAEMERGENCY LA MEDICAID
925854OtherALBLOCK VISION
G49198OtherALHEALTHSPRING OF ALABAMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 18266 (Alabama)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology A65262 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Callahan Eye HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation923402341734

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 Anthony Girkin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485999
PECOS PAC ID: 9234023417
Enrollment ID: O20040210000034

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 Anthony Girkin 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 Anthony Girkin, MD
File 57326,
Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001

Ph: () -
Christopher Anthony Girkin, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Ph: (800) 926-8273

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