Christopher J Flynn, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Santa Barbara, CA

Christopher J Flynn, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Santa Barbara, California. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice South Coast Emergency Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 682-7111.

Christopher J Flynn is licensed to practice in California (license number G72233) 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 1548373426.

Contact Information

Christopher J Flynn, MD
351 S Patterson Ave,
Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2403
(805) 682-7111
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher J Flynn
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience34 Years
Location351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, 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 J Flynn attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548373426
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618052440
  • Enrollment ID: I20100316000983

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher J Flynn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548373426NPI-NPPES
00G722330MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine G72233 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta barbara, CAHospital
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta barbara, CAHospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Coast Emergency Medical Group Inc135525426925

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 Flynn allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Coast Emergency Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861432627
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254269
Enrollment ID: O20040218000998

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 Flynn 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 Flynn, MD
Po Box 10040,
Westminster, CA 92685-0040

Ph: (800) 358-8179
Christopher J Flynn, MD
351 S Patterson Ave,
Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2403

Ph: (805) 682-7111

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