Dr Gregory Peter Charko, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Union, NJ

Dr Gregory Peter Charko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Union, New Jersey. He went to Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedic Physicians And Surgeons, P.c. and his current practice location is 975 Lehigh Ave, Union, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (908) 686-1488.

Dr Gregory Peter Charko is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MA44836) 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 1336189356.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory Peter Charko, MD
975 Lehigh Ave,
Union, NJ 07083-7632
(908) 686-1488
(908) 687-7886

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory Peter Charko
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location975 Lehigh Ave, Union, New Jersey
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 Gregory Peter Charko attended and graduated from Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336189356
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739237249
  • Enrollment ID: I20090511000136

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory Peter Charko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336189356NPI-NPPES
3390306MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MA44836 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At RahwayRahway, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedic Physicians And Surgeons, P.c.15574190742

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 Gregory Peter Charko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedic Physicians & Surgeons, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104989292
PECOS PAC ID: 1557419074
Enrollment ID: O20090511000147

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 Gregory Peter Charko 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 Gregory Peter Charko, MD
975 Lehigh Ave,
Union, NJ 07083-7632

Ph: (908) 686-1488
Dr Gregory Peter Charko, MD
975 Lehigh Ave,
Union, NJ 07083-7632

Ph: (908) 686-1488

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