Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD in Rochester, NY

Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Rochester, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester and his current practice location is 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 341-0522.

Dr Christopher J Drinkwater is licensed to practice in New York (license number 204330) 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 1033150966.

Contact Information

	Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD
	601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
	(585) 341-0522
	(585) 341-0600

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Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Christopher J Drinkwater
Gender	Male
Speciality	Orthopedic Surgery
Experience	38 Years
Location	601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 J Drinkwater graduated from medical school in 1986

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1033150966
Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2006
Last Update Date: 07/05/2023

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 9931181021
Enrollment ID: I20050421000654

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher J Drinkwater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1033150966	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207XX0801X	Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma	204330 (New York)	Secondary
207XS0114X	Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery	204330 (New York)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Vna Of Western Ny Chha	Williamsville, NY	Home health agency
Highland Hospital	Rochester, NY	Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital	Rochester, NY	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester	7012909161	116

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 J Drinkwater allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1346251758 PECOS PAC ID: 7012909161 Enrollment ID: O20040331000382

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 J Drinkwater 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642-0001 Ph: (585) 341-0522	Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642-0001 Ph: (585) 341-0522

Reviews and Comments

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Dr. Susan Elizabeth Nelson, MD Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14625 Phone: 585-275-1395 Fax: 585-276-1897
Dr. Raymond J Stefanich, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2410 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626 Phone: 585-723-2842 Fax: 585-723-6877
John P Ketz, MD Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 Phone: 585-273-3126 Fax: 585-273-3126
Dr. Judith F Baumhauer, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642 Phone: 585-275-5933 Fax: 585-756-4725
Mr. Andrew Megas, DO Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, NY 14642 Phone: 585-276-1020
David Anthony Distefano, MD Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 Phone: 585-275-5321

Dr Christopher J Drinkwater, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Rochester, NY