Joseph A Christiano, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Tucson, AZ

Joseph A Christiano, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Tucson Physician Group Holdings Llc and his current practice location is 6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 881-8400.

Joseph A Christiano is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 31299) 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 1609856475.

Contact Information

Joseph A Christiano, MD
6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305,
Tucson, AZ 85710-2156
(520) 881-8400
(520) 881-6563

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph A Christiano
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience29 Years
Location6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, Tucson, Arizona
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:
  • Joseph A Christiano graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609856475
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294923199
  • Enrollment ID: I20101220000229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph A Christiano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609856475NPI-NPPES
771586MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 31299 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph's HospitalTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tucson Physician Group Holdings Llc0547560070102

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. Joseph A Christiano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTucson Physician Group Holdings Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356726939
PECOS PAC ID: 0547560070
Enrollment ID: O20151204001261

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. Joseph A Christiano 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
Joseph A Christiano, MD
6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305,
Tucson, AZ 85710-2156

Ph: (520) 881-8400
Joseph A Christiano, MD
6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305,
Tucson, AZ 85710-2156

Ph: (520) 881-8400

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