Dr Christopher Lahr, - Medicare General Surgery in Jackson, MS

Dr Christopher Lahr, is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Jackson, Mississippi. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Skilled Facility Health Care Solutions Inc and his current practice location is 2500 N State St, Jackson, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 925-6805.

Dr Christopher Lahr is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 19900) 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 1548294580.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Lahr,
2500 N State St,
Jackson, MS 39216-4500
(601) 925-6805
(601) 926-4978



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Lahr
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience49 Years
Location2500 N State St, Jackson, Mississippi
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 Lahr attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548294580
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062432909
  • Enrollment ID: I20080602000347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Lahr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548294580NPI-NPPES
157111MedicaidAL
2167413MedicaidLA
06507067MedicaidMS
P00704066OtherMSRAILROAD MEDICARE
183142MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 19900 (Mississippi)Primary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 14371 (South Carolina)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Skilled Facility Health Care Solutions Inc903229914455

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Entity NameSkilled Facility Health Care Solutions Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104018423
PECOS PAC ID: 9032299144
Enrollment ID: O20170712000468

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Lahr,
2500 N State St,
Jackson, MS 39216-4500

Ph: (601) 925-6805
Dr Christopher Lahr,
2500 N State St,
Jackson, MS 39216-4500

Ph: (601) 925-6805

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Surgery Doctors in Jackson, MS

Dr. Wayne Shannon Orr Iii, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-5452    Fax: 601-815-3322
Jacob M Folse, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-5153    Fax: 601-984-6962
Robert Eugene Schmieg Jr., MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-1000    Fax: 601-926-4978
Dr. Hal Gregory Fiser, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1190 N State St, Suite 502, Jackson, MS 39202
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Pierre Edouard De Delva, MD
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Practice Location: 2500 N State St, University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216
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Dr. John Magruder Sullivan Iii, MD
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