Dr Christopher James Farrell, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Philadelphia, PA

Dr Christopher James Farrell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Jefferson University Physicians, Jefferson University Physicians Of New Jersey Pc and his current practice location is 909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 955-7000.

Dr Christopher James Farrell is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD439860) 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 1922134394.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher James Farrell, MD
909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211
(215) 955-7000
(215) 503-7007

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher James Farrell
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience22 Years
Location909 Walnut St, 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 James Farrell attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922134394
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668524349
  • Enrollment ID: I20101021000567

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher James Farrell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922134394NPI-NPPES
0237027MedicaidNJ
102492973MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery L-223111 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD439860 (Pennsylvania)Primary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 25MA09202300 (New Jersey)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Jefferson Stratford HospitalStratford, NJHospital
Doylestown HospitalDoylestown, PAHospital
Hospital Of Univ Of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jefferson University Physicians79118191801273
Jefferson University Physicians Of New Jersey Pc993132513195

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 James Farrell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJefferson University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326093675
PECOS PAC ID: 7911819180
Enrollment ID: O20040225000232

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 James Farrell 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 James Farrell, MD
615 Chestnut St, 14th Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404

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Dr Christopher James Farrell, MD
909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211

Ph: (215) 955-7000

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