Christopher James Birkholz, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Temple, TX

Christopher James Birkholz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 1713 Sw H K Dodgen Loop Ste 100, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 771-8100.

Christopher James Birkholz is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P1728) 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 1598926669.

Contact Information

Christopher James Birkholz, MD
1713 Sw H K Dodgen Loop Ste 100,
Temple, TX 76502-1836
(254) 771-8100
(254) 771-8101

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher James Birkholz
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience16 Years
Location1713 Sw H K Dodgen Loop Ste 100, Temple, 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 James Birkholz attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598926669
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163687070
  • Enrollment ID: I20120627000271

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher James Birkholz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598926669NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology BP10031388 (Texas)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology P1728 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042143

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 James Birkholz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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 James Birkholz 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 James Birkholz, MD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: (800) 994-0371
Christopher James Birkholz, MD
1713 Sw H K Dodgen Loop Ste 100,
Temple, TX 76502-1836

Ph: (254) 771-8100

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