Dr Luis Thormer Chastain, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Georgetown, SC

Dr Luis Thormer Chastain, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Georgetown, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Georgetown Physician Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 1075 N Fraser St, Georgetown, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 527-4442.

Dr Luis Thormer Chastain is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 28078) 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 1467477661.

Contact Information

Dr Luis Thormer Chastain, MD
1075 N Fraser St,
Georgetown, SC 29440-2848
(843) 527-4442
(843) 527-4027

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Luis Thormer Chastain
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience19 Years
Location1075 N Fraser St, Georgetown, South Carolina
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 Luis Thormer Chastain attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467477661
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517036049
  • Enrollment ID: I20080522000720

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Luis Thormer Chastain such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467477661NPI-NPPES
GP1371MedicaidSC
RHC132MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 28078 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health Of GeorgetownGeorgetown, SCHome health agency
Kindred At HomeMyrtle beach, SCHome health agency
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SCHospital
Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells inlet, SCHospital
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Georgetown Physician Associates, Llc2365697398171

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 Luis Thormer Chastain allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeorgetown Physician Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235475930
PECOS PAC ID: 2365697398
Enrollment ID: O20130225000067

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 Luis Thormer Chastain 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 Luis Thormer Chastain, MD
Po Box 421718,
Georgetown, SC 29442-4203

Ph: (843) 652-8226
Dr Luis Thormer Chastain, MD
1075 N Fraser St,
Georgetown, SC 29440-2848

Ph: (843) 527-4442

Reviews and Comments


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Thomas E Crosby, MD
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Cornell Caviness, PA C
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Henry Grady Adkins, MD
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Phone: 843-527-4442    Fax: 843-527-4027
Matilda Serwaa Malm, M.D
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 843-436-1333    Fax: 843-436-1335
Joan Wynn Taylor, M. D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 102a S Merriman Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: 843-833-8113    Fax: 843-833-8108

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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