Christopher Patrick Kragel, MD - Medicare Pathology in Asheville, NC

Christopher Patrick Kragel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Mountain Area Pathology Pa and his current practice location is 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 253-0762.

Christopher Patrick Kragel is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2013-01038) 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 1952535775.

Contact Information

Christopher Patrick Kragel, MD
509 Biltmore Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801-4601
(828) 253-0762
(828) 254-4892

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Patrick Kragel
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience15 Years
Location509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, 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 Patrick Kragel attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952535775
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/07/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537305347
  • Enrollment ID: I20150611000234

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Patrick Kragel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952535775NPI-NPPES
19BU6OtherNCBCBS NC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 2013-01038 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital
Park Ridge HealthHendersonville, NCHospital
Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NCHospital
The Mcdowell HospitalMarion, NCHospital
Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mountain Area Pathology Pa256749083212

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 Patrick Kragel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMountain Area Pathology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386600054
PECOS PAC ID: 2567490832
Enrollment ID: O20050728000314

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 Patrick Kragel 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 Patrick Kragel, MD
Po Box 419,
Sylva, NC 28779-0419

Ph: (828) 366-1150
Christopher Patrick Kragel, MD
509 Biltmore Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801-4601

Ph: (828) 253-0762

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