James F Chmiel, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in E. Amherst, NY

James F Chmiel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Sleep Medicine" physician in E. Amherst, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Amherst Ear Nose And Throat Llc and his current practice location is 6041 Transit Rd, Suite 101, E. Amherst, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 691-3500.

James F Chmiel is licensed to practice in New York (license number 216693-1) 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 1508810581.

Contact Information

James F Chmiel, MD
6041 Transit Rd, Suite 101,
E. Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 691-3500
(716) 691-3548

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames F Chmiel
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience30 Years
Location6041 Transit Rd, E. Amherst, 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:
  • James F Chmiel attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508810581
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890978290
  • Enrollment ID: I20110323000140

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James F Chmiel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508810581NPI-NPPES
000526070005OtherBC
1011007OtherIHA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YS0012XOtolaryngology - Sleep Medicine 216693-1 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amherst Ear Nose And Throat Llc21636055692

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. James F Chmiel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmherst Ear Nose & Throat Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285692939
PECOS PAC ID: 2163605569
Enrollment ID: O20110322001066

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. James F Chmiel 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
James F Chmiel, MD
6041 Transit Rd, Suite 101,
E. Amherst, NY 14051

Ph: (716) 691-3500
James F Chmiel, MD
6041 Transit Rd, Suite 101,
E. Amherst, NY 14051

Ph: (716) 691-3500

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6041 Transit Rd, Suite 101, E. Amherst, NY 14051
Phone: 716-691-3500    Fax: 716-691-3548

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