Dr Christopher Skeehan, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Newport, RI

Dr Christopher Skeehan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Newport, Rhode Island. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Southcoast Physicians Group Inc, Southcoast Physicians Group Inc and his current practice location is 11 Friendship St, Newport, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 845-1473.

Dr Christopher Skeehan is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD16107) 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 1306152632.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Skeehan, MD
11 Friendship St,
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 845-1473
(401) 846-4874

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Skeehan
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location11 Friendship St, Newport, Rhode Island
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 Skeehan attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306152632
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2010
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123373354
  • Enrollment ID: I20180612001536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Skeehan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306152632NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 0101250199 (Virginia)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD16107 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association IncFairhaven, MAHome health agency
Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall river, MAHospital
Newport HospitalNewport, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southcoast Physicians Group Inc0749171957744
Southcoast Physicians Group Inc0749171957744

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 Skeehan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthcoast Physicians Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336137629
PECOS PAC ID: 0749171957
Enrollment ID: O20050502000716
Entity NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368

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 Skeehan 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 Skeehan, MD
117 Ellenfield St Ste 101,
Providence, RI 02905-4513

Ph: (401) 444-6779
Dr Christopher Skeehan, MD
11 Friendship St,
Newport, RI 02840

Ph: (401) 845-1473

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