Dr Christopher A Pendola, MD - Medicare Neurology in Kingsport, TN

Dr Christopher A Pendola, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Kingsport, Tennessee. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Associated Orthopaedics Of Kingsport Pc and his current practice location is 2212 N John B Dennis Hwy, Suite C, Kingsport, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 224-3940.

Dr Christopher A Pendola is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000027717) 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 1013018431.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher A Pendola, MD
2212 N John B Dennis Hwy, Suite C,
Kingsport, TN 37660-5894
(423) 224-3940
(423) 224-3946

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher A Pendola
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience32 Years
Location2212 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, Tennessee
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 Christopher A Pendola attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013018431
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961477484
  • Enrollment ID: I20101230000337

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher A Pendola such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013018431NPI-NPPES
1526971MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology MD0000027717 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical CenterKingsport, TNHospital
Greeneville Community HospitalGreeneville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associated Orthopaedics Of Kingsport Pc478984670010

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 Christopher A Pendola allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAssociated Orthopaedics Of Kingsport Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053683227
PECOS PAC ID: 4789846700
Enrollment ID: O20120508000434

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 Christopher A Pendola 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 Christopher A Pendola, MD
2212 N John B Dennis Hwy, Suite C,
Kingsport, TN 37660-5894

Ph: (423) 224-3940
Dr Christopher A Pendola, MD
2212 N John B Dennis Hwy, Suite C,
Kingsport, TN 37660-5894

Ph: (423) 224-3940

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