Dr Charles Chalekson, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Templeton, CA

Dr Charles Chalekson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Templeton, California. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Charles Chalekson, Md Inc and his current practice location is 225 Posada Ln Ste 100, Templeton, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 434-2828.

Dr Charles Chalekson is licensed to practice in California (license number A77782) 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 1770668642.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Chalekson, MD
225 Posada Ln Ste 100,
Templeton, CA 93465-4065
(805) 434-2828
(805) 434-9928

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Chalekson
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location225 Posada Ln Ste 100, Templeton, 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 Charles Chalekson attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770668642
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274540737
  • Enrollment ID: I20060308000880

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Chalekson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770668642NPI-NPPES
00A777820MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2082S0105XPlastic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand A77782 (California)Secondary
208200000XPlastic Surgery A77782 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Twin Cities Community HospitalTempleton, CAHospital
French Hospital Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles Chalekson, Md Inc96382737172

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 Charles Chalekson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCharles Chalekson, Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457493710
PECOS PAC ID: 9638273717
Enrollment ID: O20070329000246

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 Charles Chalekson 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 Charles Chalekson, MD
225 Posada Ln Ste 100,
Templeton, CA 93465-4065

Ph: (805) 434-2828
Dr Charles Chalekson, MD
225 Posada Ln Ste 100,
Templeton, CA 93465-4065

Ph: (805) 434-2828

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