Christopher D Prihoda, MD - Medicare Family Practice in The Woodlands, TX

Christopher D Prihoda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in The Woodlands, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast Pllc, Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership and his current practice location is 4775 West Panther Creek Dr, #345, The Woodlands, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 292-1192.

Christopher D Prihoda is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M3362) 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 1083620413.

Contact Information

Christopher D Prihoda, MD
4775 West Panther Creek Dr, #345,
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 292-1192
(281) 367-0396

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher D Prihoda
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience21 Years
Location4775 West Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, Texas
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 D Prihoda graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083620413
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446259295
  • Enrollment ID: I20061205000726

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher D Prihoda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083620413NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine M3362 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Home Health Of HoustonHouston, TXHome health agency
Memorial Hermann Hospital SystemHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast Pllc4688999022397
Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership6608868070596

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 D Prihoda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrivia Medical Group Gulf Coast Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578969465
PECOS PAC ID: 4688999022
Enrollment ID: O20150206000763

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 D Prihoda 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 D Prihoda, MD
4775 W Panther Creek Dr, #345,
The Woodlands, TX 77381-3579

Ph: (281) 292-1192
Christopher D Prihoda, MD
4775 West Panther Creek Dr, #345,
The Woodlands, TX 77381

Ph: (281) 292-1192

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