Eric Ray Skipper, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Charlotte, NC

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Eric Ray Skipper, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Carolinas Physicians Network Inc and his current practice location is 1237 Harding Pl, Ste 4300, Charlotte, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 373-0212.

Eric Ray Skipper is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 34160) 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 1972616175.

Contact Information

Eric Ray Skipper, MD
1237 Harding Pl, Ste 4300,
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 373-0212
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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric Ray Skipper
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location1237 Harding Pl, Charlotte, 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:
  • Eric Ray Skipper attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972616175
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325092513
  • Enrollment ID: I20050310000379

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric Ray Skipper such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972616175NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 34160 (North Carolina)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 34160 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Atrium Health At Home CharlotteCharlotte, NCHome health agency
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthCharlotte, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolinas Physicians Network Inc33754496551649

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. Eric Ray Skipper allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolinas Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275774333
PECOS PAC ID: 4789597477
Enrollment ID: O20031110000116
Entity NameCarolinas Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477878890
PECOS PAC ID: 3375449655
Enrollment ID: O20031219000455

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. Eric Ray Skipper 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
Eric Ray Skipper, MD
Po Box 19305,
Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Ph: () -		Eric Ray Skipper, MD
1237 Harding Pl, Ste 4300,
Charlotte, NC 28204

Ph: (704) 373-0212

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