Dr Paul A Choinski, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Southampton, NY

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Dr Paul A Choinski, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Southampton, New York. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sight Medical Doctors Pllc and his current practice location is 186 Old Town Rd, Southampton, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 265-8780.

Dr Paul A Choinski is licensed to practice in New York (license number 173478) 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 1174599062.

Contact Information

Dr Paul A Choinski, MD
186 Old Town Rd,
Southampton, NY 11968-5013
(631) 265-8780
(631) 265-8521

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul A Choinski
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location186 Old Town Rd, Southampton, 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 Paul A Choinski attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174599062
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173670882
  • Enrollment ID: I20090416000064

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul A Choinski such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174599062NPI-NPPES
A400009841OtherNYPTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 173478 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suny/stony Brook University HospitalStony brook, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sight Medical Doctors Pllc599193517390

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 Paul A Choinski allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHampton Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467570341
PECOS PAC ID: 8820145535
Enrollment ID: O20090416000019
Entity NameSight Medical Doctors Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487077483
PECOS PAC ID: 5991935173
Enrollment ID: O20140310000579

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 Paul A Choinski 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 Paul A Choinski, MD
260 E Middle Country Rd,
Smithtown, NY 11787-2982

Ph: (631) 265-8780		Dr Paul A Choinski, MD
186 Old Town Rd,
Southampton, NY 11968-5013

Ph: (631) 265-8780

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