Dr Christopher S Snead, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Coushatta, LA

Dr Christopher S Snead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Coushatta, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Christus Trinity Clinic and his current practice location is 1633 Marvel St, Coushatta, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 932-2222.

Dr Christopher S Snead is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 25687) 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 1780673665.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher S Snead, MD
1633 Marvel St,
Coushatta, LA 71019-9022
(318) 932-2222
(318) 932-2186

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher S Snead
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience23 Years
Location1633 Marvel St, Coushatta, Louisiana
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 Snead attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780673665
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971579962
  • Enrollment ID: I20040910000027

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher S Snead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780673665NPI-NPPES
1041777MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 25687 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Health Shreveport - BossierShreveport, LAHospital
Christus Coushatta Health Care CenterCoushatta, LAHospital
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Christus Trinity Clinic30724267411217

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 Snead allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameC H Wilkinson Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457382947
PECOS PAC ID: 8921919580
Enrollment ID: O20070911000793
Entity NameChristus Trinity Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285684225
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426741
Enrollment ID: O20200910000388

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 Snead 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 Snead, MD
919 Hidden Rdg,
Irving, TX 75038-3813

Ph: (469) 282-2711
Dr Christopher S Snead, MD
1633 Marvel St,
Coushatta, LA 71019-9022

Ph: (318) 932-2222

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Coushatta, LA

Sean K Troxclair, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1635 Marvel St, Coushatta, LA 71019
Phone: 318-932-2085    Fax: 318-932-2215

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