Dr Christopher L Willingham, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Panama City, FL

Dr Christopher L Willingham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Panama City, Florida. He went to Mercer University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl and his current practice location is 2577 Huntcliff Ln, Panama City, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (850) 763-7007.

Dr Christopher L Willingham is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME90865) 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 1225096183.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher L Willingham, MD
2577 Huntcliff Ln,
Panama City, FL 32405-4902
(850) 763-7007
(850) 763-7002

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher L Willingham
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience26 Years
Location2577 Huntcliff Ln, Panama City, Florida
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 L Willingham attended and graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225096183
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345217642
  • Enrollment ID: I20040915001011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher L Willingham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225096183NPI-NPPES
270088300MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME90865 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ascension Sacred Heart BayPanama city, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl84261538596

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 L Willingham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871665448
PECOS PAC ID: 8426153859
Enrollment ID: O20070605000485

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 L Willingham 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 L Willingham, MD
2439 Care Dr,
Tallahassee, FL 32308-4580

Ph: (850) 942-6700
Dr Christopher L Willingham, MD
2577 Huntcliff Ln,
Panama City, FL 32405-4902

Ph: (850) 763-7007

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