Phillip Dechristopher, MD PHD - Medicare Pathology in Maywood, IL

Phillip Dechristopher, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine" physician in Maywood, Illinois. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Loyola University Medical Center and his current practice location is 2160 S First Ave, Ems Bldg., Rm. 2209, Maywood, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 216-3250.

Phillip Dechristopher is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 36068429) 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 1245219344.

Contact Information

Phillip Dechristopher, MD PHD
2160 S First Ave, Ems Bldg., Rm. 2209,
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-3250
(708) 216-2620

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePhillip Dechristopher
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience42 Years
Location2160 S First Ave, Maywood, Illinois
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:
  • Phillip Dechristopher attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245219344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557308665
  • Enrollment ID: I20050411000761

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Phillip Dechristopher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245219344NPI-NPPES
K16217OtherILMEDICARE
36068429MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZB0001XPathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine 36068429 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gottlieb Memorial HospitalMelrose park, ILHospital
Loyola University Medical CenterMaywood, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Loyola University Medical Center3779488903857

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. Phillip Dechristopher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLoyola University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336159961
PECOS PAC ID: 3779488903
Enrollment ID: O20031202000027

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. Phillip Dechristopher 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
Phillip Dechristopher, MD PHD
2160 S First Ave, Ems Bldg., Rm. 2209,
Maywood, IL 60153

Ph: (708) 216-3250
Phillip Dechristopher, MD PHD
2160 S First Ave, Ems Bldg., Rm. 2209,
Maywood, IL 60153

Ph: (708) 216-3250

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