Jennifer L Chwalek, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Union City, CA

Jennifer L Chwalek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Union City, California. She went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Schweiger Dermatology Pc, Union Square Laser Dermatology and her current practice location is 3555 Whipple Rd, Kaiser Permanente, Dermatology, Union City, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 675-3030.

Jennifer L Chwalek is licensed to practice in California (license number A88261) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1407999667.

Contact Information

Jennifer L Chwalek, MD
3555 Whipple Rd, Kaiser Permanente, Dermatology,
Union City, CA 94587-1507
(510) 675-3030
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJennifer L Chwalek
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience21 Years
Location3555 Whipple Rd, Union City, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jennifer L Chwalek attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407999667
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527128636
  • Enrollment ID: I20120118000041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jennifer L Chwalek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407999667NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology A88261 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Schweiger Dermatology Pc0143442806131
Union Square Laser Dermatology62040001284

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. Jennifer L Chwalek allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAssociates In Dermatology And Cosmetic Surgery The Millburn Laser Cent
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487770905
PECOS PAC ID: 5799772026
Enrollment ID: O20080527000001
Entity NameSchweiger Dermatology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104229392
PECOS PAC ID: 0143442806
Enrollment ID: O20141112002172

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. Jennifer L Chwalek 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
Jennifer L Chwalek, MD
3555 Whipple Rd, Kaiser Permanente, Dermatology,
Union City, CA 94587-1507

Ph: (510) 675-3030
Jennifer L Chwalek, MD
3555 Whipple Rd, Kaiser Permanente, Dermatology,
Union City, CA 94587-1507

Ph: (510) 675-3030

Reviews and Comments


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