Christopher Todd Lechner, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Asheville, NC

Christopher Todd Lechner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.a. and his current practice location is 18 Medical Park Drive, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 253-7521.

Christopher Todd Lechner is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 34379) 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 1922117803.

Contact Information

Christopher Todd Lechner, MD
18 Medical Park Drive,
Asheville, NC 28803-2493
(828) 253-7521
(828) 251-5992

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Todd Lechner
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location18 Medical Park Drive, 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 Todd Lechner attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922117803
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/07/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789571159
  • Enrollment ID: I20100920001024

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Todd Lechner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922117803NPI-NPPES
8951377MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 34379 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital
Park Ridge HealthHendersonville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.a.77199703838

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 Todd Lechner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689778300
PECOS PAC ID: 7719970383
Enrollment ID: O20040407001526

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 Todd Lechner 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 Todd Lechner, MD
18 Medical Park Drive,
Asheville, NC 28803-2493

Ph: (828) 253-7521
Christopher Todd Lechner, MD
18 Medical Park Drive,
Asheville, NC 28803-2493

Ph: (828) 253-7521

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