Christopher S Block, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Newton, MA

Christopher S Block, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Newton, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates, Inc and his current practice location is 2014 Washington St, Dep Of Anesthesia, Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 243-6298.

Christopher S Block is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 59035) 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 1629000468.

Contact Information

Christopher S Block, MD
2014 Washington St, Dep Of Anesthesia,
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 243-6298
(617) 243-6184

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher S Block
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience40 Years
Location2014 Washington St, Newton, 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 S Block attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629000468
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820020712
  • Enrollment ID: I20050831000180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher S Block such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629000468NPI-NPPES
3038637MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 59035 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Newton-wellesley HospitalNewton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates, Inc973915114367

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 S Block allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommonwealth Anesthesia Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184645194
PECOS PAC ID: 9739151143
Enrollment ID: O20040806000889

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 S Block 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 S Block, MD
Po Box 414628, Par Mgmt,
Boston, MA 02241-4628

Ph: (781) 449-6150
Christopher S Block, MD
2014 Washington St, Dep Of Anesthesia,
Newton, MA 02462

Ph: (617) 243-6298

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Kenneth Aaron Garrett, DO
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Davies G Agyekum, M.D., PHD
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Jaime T Lopez, MD
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Practice Location: 2014 Washington St, Dept Of Anesthesia, Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-6298    Fax: 617-243-6184

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