Dr James V Aquavella, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Rochester, NY

Dr James V Aquavella, MD is a medicare enrolled "Specialist" physician in Rochester, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1958 and has 66 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Rochester Cornea Services and his current practice location is 601 Elmwood Ave Box 659, Rochester, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 273-3937.

Dr James V Aquavella is licensed to practice in New York (license number 084662) 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 1619912847.

Contact Information

Dr James V Aquavella, MD
601 Elmwood Ave Box 659,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001
(585) 273-3937
(585) 276-0292

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James V Aquavella
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience66 Years
Location601 Elmwood Ave Box 659, Rochester, 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 James V Aquavella graduated from medical school in 1958
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619912847
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042299661
  • Enrollment ID: I20090122000209

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James V Aquavella such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619912847NPI-NPPES
00465816MedicaidNY
00879314MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist 84662 (New York)Secondary
174400000XSpecialist 084662 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Rochester Cornea Services14564145155

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 James V Aquavella allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Rochester Cornea Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396993143
PECOS PAC ID: 1456414515
Enrollment ID: O20090115000339

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 James V Aquavella 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 James V Aquavella, MD
601 Elmwood Ave Box 659,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 273-3937
Dr James V Aquavella, MD
601 Elmwood Ave Box 659,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 273-3937

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