Dr Christopher Thomas Cessna, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Danville, PA

Dr Christopher Thomas Cessna, DO is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Danville, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 271-6531.

Dr Christopher Thomas Cessna is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OT009913) 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 1114985207.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Thomas Cessna, DO
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-9800
(570) 271-6531
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Thomas Cessna
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location100 N Academy Ave, Danville, Pennsylvania
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 Thomas Cessna attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114985207
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345243242
  • Enrollment ID: I20080630000512

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Thomas Cessna such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114985207NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 20A9481 (California)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology OT009913 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Thomas Cessna, DO
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Christopher Thomas Cessna, DO
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-9800

Ph: (570) 271-6531

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Dr. Nathalie M. Guibord, M.D.
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Spencer Onishi, D.O.
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