Dr Joseph Trentacoste, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Miami Lakes, FL

Dr Joseph Trentacoste, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Miami Lakes, Florida. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Miami Lakes Eye Care Center Pa and his current practice location is 15600 Nw 67th Ave, 210, Miami Lakes, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (305) 825-2020.

Dr Joseph Trentacoste is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0047681) 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 1821018979.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Trentacoste, MD
15600 Nw 67th Ave, 210,
Miami Lakes, FL 33014-2174
(305) 825-2020
(305) 556-0557

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Trentacoste
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location15600 Nw 67th Ave, Miami Lakes, Florida
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 Joseph Trentacoste attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821018979
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/11/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113902990
  • Enrollment ID: I20040628001659

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Trentacoste such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821018979NPI-NPPES
047385500MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0047681 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Miami Lakes Eye Care Center Pa85270433975

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 Joseph Trentacoste allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMiami Lakes Eye Care Center Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497772685
PECOS PAC ID: 8527043397
Enrollment ID: O20040624000314

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 Joseph Trentacoste 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 Joseph Trentacoste, MD
15600 Nw 67th Ave, 210,
Miami Lakes, FL 33014-2174

Ph: (305) 825-2020
Dr Joseph Trentacoste, MD
15600 Nw 67th Ave, 210,
Miami Lakes, FL 33014-2174

Ph: (305) 825-2020

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Practice Location: 15600 Nw 67th Ave, 210, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Phone: 305-825-2020    Fax: 305-556-0557

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