Christopher Lanier Groat, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Greensboro, NC

Christopher Lanier Groat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Groat Eyecare Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 1317 N Elm St, Ste 4, Greensboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 378-1442.

Christopher Lanier Groat is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2015-00363) 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 1427347228.

Contact Information

Christopher Lanier Groat, MD
1317 N Elm St, Ste 4,
Greensboro, NC 27401-1033
(336) 378-1442
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Lanier Groat
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location1317 N Elm St, Greensboro, North Carolina
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 Lanier Groat graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427347228
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/01/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092029454
  • Enrollment ID: I20150730011141

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Lanier Groat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427347228NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 26038 (West Virginia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 2015-00363 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Groat Eyecare Associates, P.a.39715075594

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 Lanier Groat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGroat Eyecare Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932125564
PECOS PAC ID: 3971507559
Enrollment ID: O20060913000377

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 Lanier Groat 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 Lanier Groat, MD
1317 N Elm St, Ste 4,
Greensboro, NC 27401-1033

Ph: (336) 378-1442
Christopher Lanier Groat, MD
1317 N Elm St, Ste 4,
Greensboro, NC 27401-1033

Ph: (336) 378-1442

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Greensboro, NC

Robert Lanier Groat, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1317 N Elm St, Suite 4, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-378-1442    Fax: 336-378-1970
Andrew Julian Mincey, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3312 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: 336-282-5000    Fax: 336-482-3775
Bradley Edward Bowen, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8 N Pointe Ct, Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: 336-274-4626    
Dr. William O Young, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1305 C West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: 336-271-2007    Fax: 336-271-2904
Eric Weldy,
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1132 N Church St Ste 103, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-369-7100    Fax: 336-369-7101
Shashi Kumar Sethi, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 719 Green Valley Road, Suite 105, Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: 336-230-1010    Fax: 336-230-1014
Brian Gruezo Zamora, M.D./PH.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1313 Carolina St Ste 103, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-272-2625    

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