Christopher E Wottowa, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Springfield, IL

Christopher E Wottowa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Springfield, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Springfield Clinic Llp and his current practice location is 800 N 1st Street, Springfield, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 528-7541.

Christopher E Wottowa is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-093572) 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 1922195718.

Contact Information

Christopher E Wottowa, MD
800 N 1st Street,
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-7541
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher E Wottowa
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location800 N 1st Street, Springfield, Illinois
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 E Wottowa attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922195718
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860471752
  • Enrollment ID: I20040715000038

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher E Wottowa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922195718NPI-NPPES
036093572MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036-093572 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Medical CenterSpringfield, ILHospital
St Johns HospitalSpringfield, ILHospital
Abraham Lincoln Memorial HospitalLincoln, ILHospital
Taylorville Memorial HospitalTaylorville, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Springfield Clinic Llp0547166076673

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 E Wottowa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpringfield Clinic Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780638478
PECOS PAC ID: 0547166076
Enrollment ID: O20040331000826

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 E Wottowa 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 E Wottowa, MD
1025 S 6th St,
Springfield, IL 62703-2403

Ph: (217) 528-7541
Christopher E Wottowa, MD
800 N 1st Street,
Springfield, IL 62702

Ph: (217) 528-7541

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