Dr Christopher Howard Hetrick, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Mount Vernon, OH

Dr Christopher Howard Hetrick, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He went to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Knox Community Hospital and his current practice location is 1451 Yauger, Suite 1 B, Mount Vernon, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 397-0700.

Dr Christopher Howard Hetrick is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 34.009569) 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 1558579839.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Howard Hetrick, DO
1451 Yauger, Suite 1 B,
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-0700
(740) 392-4620

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Howard Hetrick
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience20 Years
Location1451 Yauger, Mount Vernon, Ohio
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 Howard Hetrick attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558579839
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042365900
  • Enrollment ID: I20090831000020

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Howard Hetrick such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558579839NPI-NPPES
2999368MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 34.009569 (Ohio)Primary
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery 58.001596 (Ohio)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Knox Community HospitalMount vernon, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Knox Community Hospital1153301833104

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 Howard Hetrick allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKnox Community Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154483022
PECOS PAC ID: 1153301833
Enrollment ID: O20040722001173

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 Howard Hetrick 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 Howard Hetrick, DO
1330 Coshocton Rd,
Mount Vernon, OH 43050-1440

Ph: (740) 397-0700
Dr Christopher Howard Hetrick, DO
1451 Yauger, Suite 1 B,
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Ph: (740) 397-0700

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Mount Vernon, OH

Suzanne Christine Helming, D.O.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1451 Yauger Rd, Ste 1b, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: 740-397-0700    Fax: 740-392-4620

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