Saima Ashraf, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Dunkirk, NY

Saima Ashraf, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Dunkirk, New York. She graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and her current practice location is 306 Central Ave, Dunkirk, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 366-4210.

Saima Ashraf is licensed to practice in New York (license number 004095) 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 1437409638.

Contact Information

Saima Ashraf, MD
306 Central Ave,
Dunkirk, NY 14048-2125
(716) 366-4210
(716) 366-3549

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSaima Ashraf
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience19 Years
Location306 Central Ave, Dunkirk, 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:
  • Saima Ashraf graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437409638
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2012
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810148558
  • Enrollment ID: I20121106000566

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Saima Ashraf such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437409638NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 004095 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Hamot HospitalErie, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393735

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. Saima Ashraf allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

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. Saima Ashraf 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
Saima Ashraf, MD
306 Central Ave,
Dunkirk, NY 14048-2125

Ph: (716) 366-4210
Saima Ashraf, MD
306 Central Ave,
Dunkirk, NY 14048-2125

Ph: (716) 366-4210

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Dunkirk, NY

Andre A. Persaud, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 306 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Phone: 716-366-4210    Fax: 716-366-3549
Dr. Sawarngwong Wirojratana, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 610 Swan St, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Phone: 716-366-1260    Fax: 716-366-1904

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