Dr Susan A Kessler-schwartz, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Schenectady, NY

Dr Susan A Kessler-schwartz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Schenectady, New York. She graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. Her current practice location is 700 Mcclellan St, Schenectady, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 344-7527.

Dr Susan A Kessler-schwartz is licensed to practice in New York (license number 185981) 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 1538105358.

Contact Information

Dr Susan A Kessler-schwartz, MD
700 Mcclellan St,
Schenectady, NY 12304-1019
(518) 344-7527
(518) 377-2069

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Susan A Kessler-schwartz
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location700 Mcclellan St, Schenectady, 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 Susan A Kessler-schwartz graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538105358
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/06/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557275500
  • Enrollment ID: I20031114000309

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Susan A Kessler-schwartz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538105358NPI-NPPES
01566283MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 185981 (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 Susan A Kessler-schwartz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSusan A Kessler Md Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780060350
PECOS PAC ID: 4587969159
Enrollment ID: O20160218001605

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 Susan A Kessler-schwartz 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 Susan A Kessler-schwartz, MD
Po Box 9225,
Schenectady, NY 12309-0225

Ph: (518) 344-7527
Dr Susan A Kessler-schwartz, MD
700 Mcclellan St,
Schenectady, NY 12304-1019

Ph: (518) 344-7527

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