Dr Christopher Lee Downing, DO - Medicare General Surgery in Wytheville, VA

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Dr Christopher Lee Downing, DO is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Wytheville, Virginia. He went to Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 1787 W Lee Hwy Ste 3, Wytheville, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 228-1050.

Dr Christopher Lee Downing is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0102203556) 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 1396763835.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Lee Downing, DO
1787 W Lee Hwy Ste 3,
Wytheville, VA 24382-1437
(276) 228-1050
(855) 352-6646

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Lee Downing
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location1787 W Lee Hwy Ste 3, Wytheville, Virginia
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:
  • Dr Christopher Lee Downing attended and graduated from Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396763835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426013475
  • Enrollment ID: I20131023001041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Lee Downing such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396763835NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 0102203556 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wythe County Community HospitalWytheville, VAHospital
Lewisgale Hospital PulaskiPulaski, VAHospital

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. Dr Christopher Lee Downing allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameForest General Surgery Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073071254
PECOS PAC ID: 4486996824
Enrollment ID: O20190503001751

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. Dr Christopher Lee Downing 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
Dr Christopher Lee Downing, DO
1787 W Lee Hwy Ste 3,
Wytheville, VA 24382-1437

Ph: (762) 228-1050		Dr Christopher Lee Downing, DO
1787 W Lee Hwy Ste 3,
Wytheville, VA 24382-1437

Ph: (276) 228-1050

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