Dr Christopher A King, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Birmingham, AL

Dr Christopher A King, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Affinity Cardiovascular Specialists Llc and his current practice location is 3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 720, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 971-7500.

Dr Christopher A King is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 26236) 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 1629191168.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher A King, MD
3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 720,
Birmingham, AL 35243-3407
(205) 971-7500
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher A King
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience21 Years
Location3686 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, 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:
  • Dr Christopher A King attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629191168
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890827307
  • Enrollment ID: I20100720000239

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher A King such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629191168NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 26236 (Alabama)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology 26236 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital
Gadsden Regional Medical CenterGadsden, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Affinity Cardiovascular Specialists Llc165868043442

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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. Dr Christopher A King allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAffinity Cardiovascular Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215305925
PECOS PAC ID: 1658680434
Enrollment ID: O20151016002299

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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. Dr Christopher A King 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
Dr Christopher A King, MD
3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 720,
Birmingham, AL 35243-3407

Ph: (205) 971-7500
Dr Christopher A King, MD
3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 720,
Birmingham, AL 35243-3407

Ph: (205) 971-7500

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3680 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35243
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Dr. William Randolph Maddox, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: 205-783-3000    Fax: 205-297-9411
Jodie Ann Dionne, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 703 19th St S Bldg 206, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-975-6530    
Dr. Karl Tullio Schroeder, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
Phone: 205-934-4011    

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