Dr Russell V Gilchrist, DO - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Hickory, NC

Dr Russell V Gilchrist, DO is a medicare enrolled "Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is a member of the group practice Orthocarolina, Pa and his current practice location is 214 18th St Se, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 323-2000.

Dr Russell V Gilchrist is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2007-01623) 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 1144293143.

Contact Information

Dr Russell V Gilchrist, DO
214 18th St Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1363
(704) 323-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Russell V Gilchrist
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience27 Years
Location214 18th St Se, Hickory, North 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 Russell V Gilchrist graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144293143
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557360260
  • Enrollment ID: I20071010000286

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell V Gilchrist such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144293143NPI-NPPES
2007-01623OtherNCSTATE LICENSE
5908132MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2007-01623 (North Carolina)Secondary
208VP0014XPain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine 2007-01623 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NCHospital
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthocarolina, Pa2062316821431

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 Russell V Gilchrist allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthocarolina, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497704217
PECOS PAC ID: 2062316821
Enrollment ID: O20031122000126

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 Russell V Gilchrist 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 Russell V Gilchrist, DO
4601 Park Rd, Suite 300,
Charlotte, NC 28209-3239

Ph: (704) 323-2000
Dr Russell V Gilchrist, DO
214 18th St Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1363

Ph: (704) 323-2000

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