Dr Alexander M Chop, PHD MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Palm Desert, CA

Dr Alexander M Chop, PHD MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Palm Desert, California. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kwiat Eye And Laser Surgery Pllc and his current practice location is 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 779-0800.

Dr Alexander M Chop is licensed to practice in California (license number A80309) 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 1952368920.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander M Chop, PHD MD
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-8700
(760) 779-0800
(760) 779-0801

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander M Chop
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, California
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 Alexander M Chop attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952368920
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406840032
  • Enrollment ID: I20140910000062

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander M Chop such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952368920NPI-NPPES
02433223MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 226559-1 (New York)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology A80309 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kwiat Eye And Laser Surgery Pllc47897228108

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 Alexander M Chop allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameM B Kayani Physician Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417907346
PECOS PAC ID: 7012932833
Enrollment ID: O20051011000798
Entity NameOphthalmology Associates Of Western New York Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609980879
PECOS PAC ID: 4082784608
Enrollment ID: O20080609000107
Entity NameKwiat Eye And Laser Surgery Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275763468
PECOS PAC ID: 4789722810
Enrollment ID: O20091111000095

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 Alexander M Chop 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 Alexander M Chop, PHD MD
47474 Washington St,
La Quinta, CA 92253-8846

Ph: (800) 898-2020
Dr Alexander M Chop, PHD MD
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-8700

Ph: (760) 779-0800

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