Dr Christopher M Avery, DO - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Worcester, MA

Dr Christopher M Avery, DO is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Worcester, Massachusetts. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Steward Emergency Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 119 Belmont St, Department Of Emergency Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 334-5559.

Dr Christopher M Avery is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 81117) 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 1730161761.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher M Avery, DO
119 Belmont St, Department Of Emergency Medicine,
Worcester, MA 01605-2903
(508) 334-5559
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher M Avery
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience33 Years
Location119 Belmont St, Worcester, Massachusetts
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 M Avery attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730161761
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183649924
  • Enrollment ID: I20051011000190

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher M Avery such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730161761NPI-NPPES
3139930MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 81117 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Elizabeth's Medical CenterBrighton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steward Emergency Physicians Inc0244401404144

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 M Avery allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSteward Emergency Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780971275
PECOS PAC ID: 0244401404
Enrollment ID: O20110919000768

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 M Avery 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 M Avery, DO
Po Box 62, Turnpike Station,
Shrewsbury, MA 01545-0062

Ph: (508) 334-8815
Dr Christopher M Avery, DO
119 Belmont St, Department Of Emergency Medicine,
Worcester, MA 01605-2903

Ph: (508) 334-5559

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