Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney, MSN, FNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Big Stone Gap, VA

Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney, MSN, FNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She graduated from nursing school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Wellmont Medical Associates Inc and her current practice location is 1990 Holton Ave E, Big Stone Gap, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 523-3111.

Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0024168367) 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 1023281508.

Contact Information

Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney, MSN, FNP-BC
1990 Holton Ave E,
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-3350
(276) 523-3111
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMrs Christy Rhea Swinney
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience17 Years
Location1990 Holton Ave E, Big Stone Gap, Virginia
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:
  • Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney graduated from nursing school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023281508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/07/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901945443
  • Enrollment ID: I20091123000498

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023281508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 0024168367 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lonesome Pine HospitalBig stone gap, VAHospital
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical CenterKingsport, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellmont Medical Associates Inc8123291739426

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. Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameWellmont Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174808216
PECOS PAC ID: 8123291739
Enrollment ID: O20120627000467

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. Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney 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
Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney, MSN, FNP-BC
1990 Holton Ave E,
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-3350

Ph: (276) 523-3111
Mrs Christy Rhea Swinney, MSN, FNP-BC
1990 Holton Ave E,
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-3350

Ph: (276) 523-3111

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