Dr Christopher S Shumake, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Melbourne, FL

Dr Christopher S Shumake, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Melbourne, Florida. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Florida Eye Institute Pa and his current practice location is 1995 W Nasa Blvd, Suite 200, Melbourne, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (321) 722-4443.

Dr Christopher S Shumake is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0055788) 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 1073504957.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher S Shumake, MD
1995 W Nasa Blvd, Suite 200,
Melbourne, FL 32904-2300
(321) 722-4443
(321) 722-3657

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher S Shumake
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location1995 W Nasa Blvd, Melbourne, 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 S Shumake attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073504957
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264473180
  • Enrollment ID: I20101018001137

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher S Shumake such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073504957NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0055788 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florida Eye Institute Pa76189798086

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 S Shumake allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Eye Institute Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053356337
PECOS PAC ID: 7618979808
Enrollment ID: O20070131000439

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 S Shumake 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 S Shumake, MD
1995 W Nasa Blvd, Suite 200,
Melbourne, FL 32904-2300

Ph: (321) 722-4443
Dr Christopher S Shumake, MD
1995 W Nasa Blvd, Suite 200,
Melbourne, FL 32904-2300

Ph: (321) 722-4443

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