Christopher Wolfgang, MD, PHD - Medicare General Surgery in New York, NY

Christopher Wolfgang, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in New York, New York. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice New York University and his current practice location is 530 1st Ave Ste 6c, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 263-7302.

Christopher Wolfgang is licensed to practice in New York (license number 307263) 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 1770519761.

Contact Information

Christopher Wolfgang, MD, PHD
530 1st Ave Ste 6c,
New York, NY 10016-6402
(212) 263-7302
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Wolfgang
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience26 Years
Location530 1st Ave Ste 6c, New York, New York
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 Wolfgang attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770519761
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850370321
  • Enrollment ID: I20201211002589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Wolfgang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770519761NPI-NPPES
405112200MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery D61658 (Maryland)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 307263 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York University Langone Medical CenterNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New York University13552324224495

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 Wolfgang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNew York University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285826438
PECOS PAC ID: 1355232422
Enrollment ID: O20090822000026

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 Wolfgang 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 Wolfgang, MD, PHD
530 1st Ave Ste 6c,
New York, NY 10016-6402

Ph: (212) 263-7302
Christopher Wolfgang, MD, PHD
530 1st Ave Ste 6c,
New York, NY 10016-6402

Ph: (212) 263-7302

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