Christopher M Pruitt, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Charleston, SC

Christopher M Pruitt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Christopher M Pruitt is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 27231) 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 1942399217.

Contact Information

Christopher M Pruitt, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-1711
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher M Pruitt
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience20 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South 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 M Pruitt attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942399217
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062711765
  • Enrollment ID: I20190810000026

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher M Pruitt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942399217NPI-NPPES
1942399217OtherALTRICARE SOUTH
515-44055OtherALBCBS
515-40540OtherALBCBS
9287054OtherALAETNA
101785MedicaidAL
009941851MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD.28073 (Alabama)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics 27231 (South Carolina)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics MD.28073 (Alabama)Secondary
2080P0204XPediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine 27231 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741311

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 M Pruitt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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 M Pruitt 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 M Pruitt, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Christopher M Pruitt, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-1711

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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