Christopher W Achord, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Huntsville, AL

Christopher W Achord, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care" in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from nursing school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Metro Infectious Disease Consultants Llc and his current practice location is 1102 Monroe St Sw, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 469-7200.

Christopher W Achord is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 1-123335) 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 1831597293.

Contact Information

Christopher W Achord,
1102 Monroe St Sw,
Huntsville, AL 35801-5029
(256) 469-7200
(256) 469-7201

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Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher W Achord
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience10 Years
Location1102 Monroe St Sw, Huntsville, Alabama
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:
  • Christopher W Achord graduated from nursing school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831597293
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/16/2014
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365761731
  • Enrollment ID: I20150506001645

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher W Achord such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831597293NPI-NPPES
210000MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LA2100XNurse Practitioner - Acute Care 1-123335 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital
North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants Llc3072425784318

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. Christopher W Achord allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMetro Infectious Disease Consultants Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235125717
PECOS PAC ID: 3072425784
Enrollment ID: O20131119001543

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. Christopher W Achord 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
Christopher W Achord,
901 Mcclintock Dr Ste 202,
Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0872

Ph: (888) 220-6432
Christopher W Achord,
1102 Monroe St Sw,
Huntsville, AL 35801-5029

Ph: (256) 469-7200

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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