Dr David Franklin Westfall, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Glens Falls, NY

Dr David Franklin Westfall, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Glens Falls, New York. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Westfall Vision Llc and his current practice location is 15 E Washington St, Glens Falls, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 792-5711.

Dr David Franklin Westfall is licensed to practice in New York (license number 221106) 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 1811991433.

Contact Information

Dr David Franklin Westfall, MD
15 E Washington St,
Glens Falls, NY 12801-3252
(518) 792-5711
(518) 792-5723

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Franklin Westfall
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location15 E Washington St, Glens Falls, 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 Franklin Westfall attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811991433
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234211582
  • Enrollment ID: I20080125000514

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Franklin Westfall such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811991433NPI-NPPES
180042774OtherRR MEDICARE
02194127MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 221106 (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 Franklin Westfall allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWestfall Vision Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083303903
PECOS PAC ID: 6305207382
Enrollment ID: O20230808000084

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 Franklin Westfall 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 Franklin Westfall, MD
Po Box 29,
Glens Falls, NY 12801-0029

Ph: (518) 792-5711
Dr David Franklin Westfall, MD
15 E Washington St,
Glens Falls, NY 12801-3252

Ph: (518) 792-5711

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