Dr Christopher Murl Walz, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Rancho Mirage, CA

Dr Christopher Murl Walz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Rancho Mirage, California. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Desert Ear Nose And Throat Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Wright Building, Suite 301, Rancho Mirage, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 340-4566.

Dr Christopher Murl Walz is licensed to practice in California (license number A98175) 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 1205989514.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Murl Walz, MD
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Wright Building, Suite 301,
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
(760) 340-4566
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Murl Walz
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience22 Years
Location39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, California
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 Murl Walz attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205989514
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183717408
  • Enrollment ID: I20070831000610

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Murl Walz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205989514NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A98175 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho mirage, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Desert Ear Nose And Throat Medical Group Inc60029093227

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 Murl Walz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDesert Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477513745
PECOS PAC ID: 6002909322
Enrollment ID: O20070831000601

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 Murl Walz 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 Murl Walz, MD
10 Hillcrest Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-0600

Ph: (760) 574-1406
Dr Christopher Murl Walz, MD
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Wright Building, Suite 301,
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221

Ph: (760) 340-4566

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Christopher Vuong, M.D.
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