Christopher Garner, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Bristol, TN

Christopher Garner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Bristol, Tennessee. He went to East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Medical Education Assistance Corporation, Holston Medical Group Pc and his current practice location is 208 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 989-4050.

Christopher Garner is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD55224) 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 1083000780.

Contact Information

Christopher Garner, MD
208 Medical Park Blvd,
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4050
(423) 990-3045

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Garner
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience9 Years
Location208 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, Tennessee
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 Garner attended and graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083000780
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/09/2015
  • Last Update Date: 01/17/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173807559
  • Enrollment ID: I20170302001615

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Garner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083000780NPI-NPPES
Q037194MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD55224 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical CenterBristol, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical Education Assistance Corporation3870491269147
Holston Medical Group Pc8224935754227

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 Garner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEast Tennessee State University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093990608
PECOS PAC ID: 2769394774
Enrollment ID: O20031212000403
Entity NameHolston Medical Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831110667
PECOS PAC ID: 8224935754
Enrollment ID: O20031216000416
Entity NameMedical Education Assistance Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235180480
PECOS PAC ID: 3870491269
Enrollment ID: O20040206000795

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 Garner 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 Garner, MD
Po Box 699,
Mountain Home, TN 37684-0699

Ph: (423) 433-6039
Christopher Garner, MD
208 Medical Park Blvd,
Bristol, TN 37620

Ph: (423) 989-4050

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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