Dr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Vallejo, CA

Dr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Vallejo, California. She went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (707) 651-5798.

Dr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith is licensed to practice in California (license number A102923) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1225209034.

Contact Information

Dr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith, MD
975 Sereno Dr,
Vallejo, CA 94589-2441
(707) 651-5798
(707) 651-2980

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience18 Years
Location975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225209034
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/19/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/15/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406035245
  • Enrollment ID: I20110125000880

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225209034NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A102923 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - VacavilleVacaville, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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 Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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 Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith 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 Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith, MD
975 Sereno Dr,
Vallejo, CA 94589-2441

Ph: (707) 651-5798
Dr Christine Yi-shin Chiou Smith, MD
975 Sereno Dr,
Vallejo, CA 94589-2441

Ph: (707) 651-5798

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Vallejo, CA

William J. Casey, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: 707-651-1000    
Christianne Wa, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1460 N Camino Alto Ste 206, Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: 800-573-8462    Fax: 707-552-9599
Tien-an Yang, MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 975 Sereno Drive, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: 707-651-5760    Fax: 707-651-2980
Brian J. Bubnic, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: 707-651-1000    
Mr. Roger F Carlson, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2852 Redwood Pkwy, Vallejo, CA 94591
Phone: 707-553-8222    Fax: 707-553-1154
Deanna K. Wilson, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: 707-651-1000    

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