Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Ferndale, NY

Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Ferndale, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. His current practice location is 653 Harris Rd, Ferndale, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 807-3635.

Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry is licensed to practice in New York (license number 165122) 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 1639168933.

Contact Information

Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry, MD
653 Harris Rd,
Ferndale, NY 12734-5142
(845) 807-3635
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Physician's Profile

Full NameIftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience53 Years
Location653 Harris Rd, Ferndale, 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:
  • Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639168933
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385745355
  • Enrollment ID: I20070720000094

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639168933NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 165122 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Garnet Health Medical Center CatskillsHarris, NYHospital

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. Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameInternal Medicine Hematology And Cancer Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316375975
PECOS PAC ID: 1658502059
Enrollment ID: O20140328000456

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. Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry 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
Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry, MD
653 Harris Rd,
Ferndale, NY 12734-5142

Ph: (845) 807-3635
Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry, MD
653 Harris Rd,
Ferndale, NY 12734-5142

Ph: (845) 807-3635

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