Dr Chris Theodossiou, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Covington, LA

Dr Chris Theodossiou, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 875-2828.

Dr Chris Theodossiou is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.11395R) 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 1063458438.

Contact Information

Dr Chris Theodossiou, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107
(985) 875-2828
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chris Theodossiou
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience40 Years
Location1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana
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 Theodossiou graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063458438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567436959
  • Enrollment ID: I20040823000245

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chris Theodossiou such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063458438NPI-NPPES
1675679MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD.11395R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

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 Theodossiou allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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 Theodossiou 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 Theodossiou, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Chris Theodossiou, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2828

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