Dr Christopher Joseph Covert-bowlds, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ferndale, WA

Dr Christopher Joseph Covert-bowlds, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ferndale, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington and his current practice location is 5616 3rd Avenue, Ferndale, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 752-7410.

Dr Christopher Joseph Covert-bowlds is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00031057) 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 1346312600.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Joseph Covert-bowlds, MD
5616 3rd Avenue,
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 752-7410
(360) 383-0808

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Joseph Covert-bowlds
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location5616 3rd Avenue, Ferndale, Washington
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 Joseph Covert-bowlds attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346312600
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113969908
  • Enrollment ID: I20050523000428

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Joseph Covert-bowlds such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346312600NPI-NPPES
8151870MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD00031057 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Group Health Cooperative Home & Community ServicesSeattle, WAHospice

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington90320225791482

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 Joseph Covert-bowlds allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396810701
PECOS PAC ID: 9032022579
Enrollment ID: O20031112000454

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 Joseph Covert-bowlds 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 Joseph Covert-bowlds, MD
220 Unity St,
Bellingham, WA 98225-4429

Ph: (360) 676-6177
Dr Christopher Joseph Covert-bowlds, MD
5616 3rd Avenue,
Ferndale, WA 98248

Ph: (360) 752-7410

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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