Gary E Torbey, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Potsdam, NY

Gary E Torbey, DO is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Potsdam, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 12 Elm St, Potsdam, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 265-8017.

Gary E Torbey is licensed to practice in New York (license number 2082371) 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 1487657888.

Contact Information

Gary E Torbey, DO
12 Elm St,
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-8017
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGary E Torbey
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location12 Elm St, Potsdam, 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:
  • Gary E Torbey graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487657888
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/06/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618984774
  • Enrollment ID: I20111017000179

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gary E Torbey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487657888NPI-NPPES
01785524MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 2082371 (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. Gary E Torbey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGary Torbey Do Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578674545
PECOS PAC ID: 3375550437
Enrollment ID: O20110124000420

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. Gary E Torbey 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
Gary E Torbey, DO
27 Hospital Dr,
Massena, NY 13662-1009

Ph: (315) 769-2484
Gary E Torbey, DO
12 Elm St,
Potsdam, NY 13676

Ph: (315) 265-8017

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