Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Astoria, OR

Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Astoria, Oregon. She went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Oregon Health And Sciences University/university Medical Group and her current practice location is 2055 Exchange St, Suite 230, Astoria, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 338-3803.

Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD154620) 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 1184746562.

Contact Information

Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney, MD
2055 Exchange St, Suite 230,
Astoria, OR 97103-3419
(503) 338-3803
(503) 338-7228

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMegan Elizabeth Mcchesney
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location2055 Exchange St, Astoria, Oregon
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:
  • Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184746562
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567632482
  • Enrollment ID: I20110901000773

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184746562NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD154620 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Columbia Memorial HospitalAstoria, ORHospital
Ohsu Hospital And ClinicsPortland, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Oregon Health And Sciences University/university Medical Group48807601071479

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. Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Professional Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376709535
PECOS PAC ID: 4880760107
Enrollment ID: O20080910000013

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. Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney 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
Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney, MD
2055 Exchange St, Suite 230,
Astoria, OR 97103-3419

Ph: (503) 338-3803
Megan Elizabeth Mcchesney, MD
2055 Exchange St, Suite 230,
Astoria, OR 97103-3419

Ph: (503) 338-3803

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2055 Exchange St Ste 230, Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: 503-338-3803    Fax: 503-338-7228

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