Dr Chris T Buntrock, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Farmington, NM

Dr Chris T Buntrock, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Farmington, New Mexico. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd and his current practice location is 622 W Maple St Ste E, Farmington, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 325-4003.

Dr Chris T Buntrock is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2012-0653) 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 1073531851.

Contact Information

Dr Chris T Buntrock, MD
622 W Maple St Ste E,
Farmington, NM 87401-6589
(505) 325-4003
(505) 327-6140

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chris T Buntrock
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location622 W Maple St Ste E, Farmington, New Mexico
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 Chris T Buntrock attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073531851
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365336567
  • Enrollment ID: I20201230000723

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chris T Buntrock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073531851NPI-NPPES
73022543MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD2012-0653 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Juan Regional Medical CenterFarmington, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd448664361658

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 Chris T Buntrock allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104868520
PECOS PAC ID: 4486643616
Enrollment ID: O20040511001422

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 Chris T Buntrock 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 Chris T Buntrock, MD
8801 Horizon Blvd Ne Ste 360,
Albuquerque, NM 87113-1563

Ph: (505) 828-4923
Dr Chris T Buntrock, MD
622 W Maple St Ste E,
Farmington, NM 87401-6589

Ph: (505) 325-4003

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