Dr Elena Sanders, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Staten Island, NY

Dr Elena Sanders, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Staten Island, New York. She went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. Her current practice location is 400 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 980-0055.

Dr Elena Sanders is licensed to practice in New York (license number 240200) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1184722548.

Contact Information

Dr Elena Sanders, MD
400 Seaview Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10305-2216
(718) 980-0055
(718) 980-0058

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Elena Sanders
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience21 Years
Location400 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Elena Sanders attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184722548
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/03/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638177389
  • Enrollment ID: I20061114000057

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Elena Sanders such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184722548NPI-NPPES
02864946MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 240200 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Staten Island University HospitalStaten island, NYHospital

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 Elena Sanders allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameElena Sanders Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780943845
PECOS PAC ID: 5799941316
Enrollment ID: O20120726000459

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 Elena Sanders 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 Elena Sanders, MD
400 Seaview Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10305-2216

Ph: (718) 980-0055
Dr Elena Sanders, MD
400 Seaview Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10305-2216

Ph: (718) 980-0055

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