Dr Christopher Lee Culpepper, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Hilton Head, SC

Dr Christopher Lee Culpepper, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hilton Head Laparoscopic And General Surgery Pa and his current practice location is 25 Hospital Center Cmns Ste 100, Hilton Head, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 681-9489.

Dr Christopher Lee Culpepper is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 90888) 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 1194012211.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Lee Culpepper, MD
25 Hospital Center Cmns Ste 100,
Hilton Head, SC 29926-2841
(843) 681-9489
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Lee Culpepper
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location25 Hospital Center Cmns Ste 100, Hilton Head, South Carolina
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 Lee Culpepper attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194012211
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2011
  • Last Update Date: 02/06/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567603012
  • Enrollment ID: I20231116000613

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Lee Culpepper such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194012211NPI-NPPES
300014215MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 01080460A (Indiana)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 90888 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hilton Head Regional Medical CenterHilton head island, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hilton Head Laparoscopic And General Surgery Pa56987340363

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 Lee Culpepper allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHilton Head Laparoscopic And General Surgery Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750339669
PECOS PAC ID: 5698734036
Enrollment ID: O20041011000082

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 Lee Culpepper 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 Lee Culpepper, MD
25 Hospital Center Cmns Ste 100,
Hilton Head, SC 29926-2841

Ph: (843) 681-9489
Dr Christopher Lee Culpepper, MD
25 Hospital Center Cmns Ste 100,
Hilton Head, SC 29926-2841

Ph: (843) 681-9489

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 25 Hospital Center Common, Suite 100, Hilton Head, SC 29926
Phone: 843-681-9489    Fax: 843-681-4502

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