Christopher Paul Shaver, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Birmingham, AL

Christopher Paul Shaver, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1 Independence Plaza, Suite 900, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 271-8000.

Christopher Paul Shaver is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 25513) 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 1407800378.

Contact Information

Christopher Paul Shaver, MD
1 Independence Plaza, Suite 900,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2643
(205) 271-8000
(205) 879-0548

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Paul Shaver
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience26 Years
Location1 Independence Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Paul Shaver attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407800378
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/05/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981677481
  • Enrollment ID: I20040813000459

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Paul Shaver such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407800378NPI-NPPES
51521607OtherALBLUE CROSS PROVIDER NUMBE
H12252OtherALHEALTHSPRING PROVIDER NUM
051521607MedicaidAL
2910337OtherALUNITED HEALTHCARE PROVIDE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 00025513 (Alabama)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 25513 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Brookwood Baptist Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates Pc953710759447

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 Paul Shaver allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBirmingham Gastroenterology Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366406514
PECOS PAC ID: 9537107594
Enrollment ID: O20050420000545

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 Paul Shaver 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 Paul Shaver, MD
1 Independence Plaza, Suite 900,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2643

Ph: (205) 271-8000
Christopher Paul Shaver, MD
1 Independence Plaza, Suite 900,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2643

Ph: (205) 271-8000

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