Christopher Robert Smith, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Christopher Robert Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice University Of New Mexico Medical Group and his current practice location is University Of New Mexico 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 272-4661.

Christopher Robert Smith is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2020-0212) 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 1427442623.

Contact Information

Christopher Robert Smith, MD
University Of New Mexico 1 University Of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-4661
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Robert Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience9 Years
LocationUniversity Of New Mexico 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 Robert Smith graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427442623
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/25/2015
  • Last Update Date: 10/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931415387
  • Enrollment ID: I20200609001689

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Robert Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427442623NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine DR.0060191 (Colorado)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist DR.0060191 (Colorado)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD2020-0212 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of New Mexico HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of New Mexico Medical Group4981795267977

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 Robert Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUnm Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831218627
PECOS PAC ID: 4981795267
Enrollment ID: O20070801000589

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 Robert 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 Robert Smith, MD
800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310

Ph: (505) 272-1476
Christopher Robert Smith, MD
University Of New Mexico 1 University Of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-4661

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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