Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bowling Green, KY

Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc and his current practice location is 825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 796-3533.

Dr Christopher Areephanthu is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 54113) 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 1558710970.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789
(270) 796-3533
(270) 796-3539



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Areephanthu
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience8 Years
Location825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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 Areephanthu attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558710970
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2016
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244522464
  • Enrollment ID: I20200824001598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Areephanthu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558710970NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 54113 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Medical Center At FranklinFranklin, KYHospital
The Medical Center (bowling Green)Bowling green, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc5496667628221

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Entity NameCommonwealth Health Corporation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881109304
PECOS PAC ID: 5496667628
Enrollment ID: O20040916000800

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789

Ph: (270) 796-3533
Dr Christopher Areephanthu, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789

Ph: (270) 796-3533

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Bowling Green, KY

Dr. John Edward Downing, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-796-3533    Fax: 270-796-3539
Dr. Jennifer S. Wentworth, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 484 Golden Autumn Way Ste 201, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: 270-780-2494    Fax: 270-780-0465
Dr. Marc Aaron Moore, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 484 Golden Autumn Way Ste 201, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: 270-780-2494    Fax: 270-780-0465
Dr. Johnathon Eric Downing, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1724 Rockingham Ave, 204, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: 270-799-2259    Fax: 270-495-1310
Dr. Gerald Eugene Sullivan, GERALD SULLIVAN
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Edmund L Wilkins, M.D.
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