Christopher J Compton, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Louisville, KY

Christopher J Compton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Louisville, Kentucky. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Louisville Physicians Inc, University Of Louisville Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (502) 852-1665.

Christopher J Compton is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 46039) 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 1033345657.

Contact Information

Christopher J Compton, MD
301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd,
Louisville, KY 40202-1511
(502) 852-1665
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher J Compton
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience15 Years
Location301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, Kentucky
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 J Compton attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033345657
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2009
  • Last Update Date: 06/19/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840437679
  • Enrollment ID: I20130705000466

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher J Compton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033345657NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 46039 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health LouisvilleLouisville, KYHospital
Jewish Hospital & St Mary's HealthcareLouisville, KYHospital
Baptist Health FloydNew albany, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Louisville Physicians Inc34767255991111
University Of Louisville Physicians Inc34767255991111

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 J Compton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Louisville Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366722316
PECOS PAC ID: 3476725599
Enrollment ID: O20111017000036

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 J Compton 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 J Compton, MD
Po Box 909,
Louisville, KY 40201-0909

Ph: () -
Christopher J Compton, MD
301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd,
Louisville, KY 40202-1511

Ph: (502) 852-1665

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