Christopher J Van Hofwegen, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Christopher J Van Hofwegen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Bellingham, Washington. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Proliance Surgeons Inc Ps and his current practice location is 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 733-7670.

Christopher J Van Hofwegen is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD 60130985) 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 1376751669.

Contact Information

Christopher J Van Hofwegen, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1813
(360) 733-7670
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher J Van Hofwegen
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, Washington
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 J Van Hofwegen attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376751669
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658423249
  • Enrollment ID: I20101108000606

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher J Van Hofwegen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376751669NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine MD 60130985 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph HospitalBellingham, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Proliance Surgeons Inc Ps8527972900388

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Entity NameProliance Surgeons Inc Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023170313
PECOS PAC ID: 8527972900
Enrollment ID: O20031119000128

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Entity NamePeacehealth United General Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548698806
PECOS PAC ID: 6103056288
Enrollment ID: O20140507000955

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher J Van Hofwegen, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1813

Ph: (360) 733-7670
Christopher J Van Hofwegen, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1813

Ph: (360) 733-7670

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Dr. Leonard B Kolodychuk, M.D.
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