John Christopher Colby, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Christiansburg, VA

John Christopher Colby, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Christiansburg, Virginia. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Carilion Healthcare Corporation and his current practice location is 2900 Lamb Cir Ste 202, Christiansburg, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 731-4578.

John Christopher Colby is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101236532) 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 1760523310.

Contact Information

John Christopher Colby, MD
2900 Lamb Cir Ste 202,
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 731-4578
(540) 731-0867

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn Christopher Colby
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience33 Years
Location2900 Lamb Cir Ste 202, Christiansburg, Virginia
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:
  • John Christopher Colby attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760523310
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517936420
  • Enrollment ID: I20090528000484

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Christopher Colby such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760523310NPI-NPPES
010097061MedicaidVA
145140OtherVAANTHEM
425133OtherVASOUTHERN HEALTH
010092973MedicaidVA
010092973OtherVAVA PREMIER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 0101236532 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterChristiansburg, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carilion Healthcare Corporation5890607253419

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. John Christopher Colby allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarilion Healthcare Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447206370
PECOS PAC ID: 5890607253
Enrollment ID: O20031106000273

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. John Christopher Colby 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
John Christopher Colby, MD
2900 Lamb Cir Ste 202,
Christiansburg, VA 24073-6480

Ph: (540) 731-4578
John Christopher Colby, MD
2900 Lamb Cir Ste 202,
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Ph: (540) 731-4578

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Christiansburg, VA

Dr. Thomas G Kraemer, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2900 Lamb Cir Ste 202, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone: 540-731-4578    Fax: 540-731-0867
Dr. David J Roberts, MD
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Jacquelyn Wentworth,
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Practice Location: 2875 Barn Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Dr. Sanam E Campbell, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2900 Lamb Cir, Suite 330, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone: 540-731-4578    
Dr. Linda C Morrow, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 215 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone: 540-381-0820    
Patricia Beauzile, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2900 Lamb Cir Ste 202, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone: 540-731-4578    Fax: 540-731-0867

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