Dr Adam Brian Christopher, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Dr Adam Brian Christopher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and his current practice location is 1 Childrens Hospital Dr, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 692-8905.

Dr Adam Brian Christopher is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD455288) 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 1376801738.

Contact Information

Dr Adam Brian Christopher, MD
1 Childrens Hospital Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1529
(412) 692-8905
(412) 692-5138

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Adam Brian Christopher
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience12 Years
Location1 Childrens Hospital Dr, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Dr Adam Brian Christopher attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376801738
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2012
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284960634
  • Enrollment ID: I20200804001172

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Adam Brian Christopher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376801738NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0202XPediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology MD046411 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
2080P0202XPediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology MD455288 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Children's Hospital Of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393735

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. Dr Adam Brian Christopher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

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. Dr Adam Brian Christopher 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
Dr Adam Brian Christopher, MD
1 Childrens Hospital Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1529

Ph: (412) 692-8905
Dr Adam Brian Christopher, MD
1 Childrens Hospital Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1529

Ph: (412) 692-8905

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