Dr Christopher H Rassekh, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Philadelphia, PA

Dr Christopher H Rassekh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Penn-medical Group and his current practice location is 3400 Spruce Street, 5 Silverstein Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 662-2777.

Dr Christopher H Rassekh is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD046601L) 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 1255436689.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher H Rassekh, MD
3400 Spruce Street, 5 Silverstein Building,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206
(215) 662-2777
(304) 293-6963

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher H Rassekh
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience38 Years
Location3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 H Rassekh attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255436689
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224924758
  • Enrollment ID: I20110216000508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher H Rassekh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255436689NPI-NPPES
6500026000MedicaidWV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck MD046601L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Of Univ Of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Pennsylvania HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Penn-medical Group62047309553051

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 H Rassekh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Penn-medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235527342
PECOS PAC ID: 6204730955
Enrollment ID: O20141111000091

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 H Rassekh 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 H Rassekh, MD
3400 Spruce St, 5 Silverstein Building,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206

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Dr Christopher H Rassekh, MD
3400 Spruce Street, 5 Silverstein Building,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206

Ph: (215) 662-2777

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