Dr Christopher J Hupfeld, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Oceanside, CA

Dr Christopher J Hupfeld, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Oceanside, California. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 3300 Vista Way, Ste B, Oceanside, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 967-9569.

Dr Christopher J Hupfeld is licensed to practice in California (license number A064102) 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 1568429165.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher J Hupfeld, MD
3300 Vista Way, Ste B,
Oceanside, CA 92056-3752
(760) 967-9569
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher J Hupfeld
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience28 Years
Location3300 Vista Way, Oceanside, California
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 J Hupfeld attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568429165
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759444730
  • Enrollment ID: I20090117000020

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher J Hupfeld such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568429165NPI-NPPES
00A641020MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine A064102 (California)Secondary
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism A064102 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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 Hupfeld allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695

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 Hupfeld 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 J Hupfeld, MD
3300 Vista Way, Ste B,
Oceanside, CA 92056-1370

Ph: (760) 967-9569
Dr Christopher J Hupfeld, MD
3300 Vista Way, Ste B,
Oceanside, CA 92056-3752

Ph: (760) 967-9569

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