Dr David Allen Schlessinger, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Woodbury, NY

Dr David Allen Schlessinger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Woodbury, New York. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 75 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 496-2122.

Dr David Allen Schlessinger is licensed to practice in New York (license number 181592) 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 1316972367.

Contact Information

Dr David Allen Schlessinger, MD
75 Froehlich Farm Blvd,
Woodbury, NY 11797-2903
(516) 496-2122
(516) 496-2201

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Allen Schlessinger
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location75 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, New York
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 David Allen Schlessinger attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316972367
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062428428
  • Enrollment ID: I20060222000873

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Allen Schlessinger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316972367NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 181592 (New York)Primary

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 David Allen Schlessinger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Shore Eye Care Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700995602
PECOS PAC ID: 4880585967
Enrollment ID: O20040320000543
Entity NameNassau Health Care Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902822992
PECOS PAC ID: 2961315221
Enrollment ID: O20040619000043
Entity NameDavid A Schlessinger, M.d.,p.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609892165
PECOS PAC ID: 2163422569
Enrollment ID: O20070109000469

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 David Allen Schlessinger 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 David Allen Schlessinger, MD
75 Froehlich Farm Blvd,
Woodbury, NY 11797-2903

Ph: (516) 496-2122
Dr David Allen Schlessinger, MD
75 Froehlich Farm Blvd,
Woodbury, NY 11797-2903

Ph: (516) 496-2122

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Lawrence I Ross, MD
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Dr. Carol J Lin, MD
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Phone: 516-364-5400    Fax: 516-941-4889

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