Christopher R Smith, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Wellesley, MA

Christopher R Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Charles River Medical Associates, Pc and his current practice location is 873 Worcester St, Wellesley, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 591-3414.

Christopher R Smith is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 157378) 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 1992758528.

Contact Information

Christopher R Smith, MD
873 Worcester St,
Wellesley, MA 02482-3714
(781) 591-3414
(781) 591-3515

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher R Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience28 Years
Location873 Worcester St, Wellesley, Massachusetts
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 R Smith attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992758528
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163470816
  • Enrollment ID: I20050110000243

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher R Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992758528NPI-NPPES
0176770MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 157378 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Partners Healthcare At Home - Home CareWaltham, MAHome health agency
Metrowest Medical CenterFramingham, MAHospital
Newton-wellesley HospitalNewton, MAHospital
Brigham And Women's HospitalBoston, MAHospital
Milford Regional Medical CenterMilford, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles River Medical Associates, Pc347663045098

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 R Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCharles River Medical Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598215204
PECOS PAC ID: 3476630450
Enrollment ID: O20161122000110

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 R Smith 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 R Smith, MD
171 Main St Ste 203b,
Ashland, MA 01721-1187

Ph: (508) 881-3029
Christopher R Smith, MD
873 Worcester St,
Wellesley, MA 02482-3714

Ph: (781) 591-3414

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Deborah Hadley, M.D.
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Ida P Gorenburg, M.D.
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James S Sidel, M.D.
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Phone: 781-235-5200    Fax: 781-235-1103
Charles C Pao, MD
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Phone: 781-943-3000    Fax: 781-943-3037
Meghan S. Garcia Webb, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 372 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 781-431-1200    

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