Dr Gary S Saphire, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Brooklyn, NY

Dr Gary S Saphire, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine" provider in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 248 Avenue P, Brooklyn, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 236-5253.

Dr Gary S Saphire is licensed to practice in New York (license number NOO2873) 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 1376537134.

Contact Information

Dr Gary S Saphire, DPM
248 Avenue P,
Brooklyn, NY 11204-4934
(718) 236-5253
(718) 331-6720

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary S Saphire
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience46 Years
Location248 Avenue P, Brooklyn, 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:
  • Dr Gary S Saphire graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376537134
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789622697
  • Enrollment ID: I20050421000241

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary S Saphire such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376537134NPI-NPPES
0047935OtherNYGHI
4C7788OtherNYHEALTH NET
KS889OtherNMMEDICARE ADVANTAGE
P89992OtherNYEMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SH
004228473OtherNYAETNA
0528724006OtherNYCIGNA
2306889OtherNYUS HEALTH CARE
00415334MedicaidNY
263150101OtherNYHEALTH PLUS
KS889OtherNYOXFORD
SP6927OtherNYCENTERCARE
112504358OtherNYMETROPOLITAN LIFE
25272OtherNYUNITED HEALTH CARE
000000055293OtherNYGHI HMO SELECT
0000067486OtherNYLOCAL 285

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 002873 (New York)Secondary
213EP1101XPodiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine NOO2873 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York-presbyterian HospitalNew york, 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. Dr Gary S Saphire allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameParkway Podiatry Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518613025
PECOS PAC ID: 2769878909
Enrollment ID: O20220415000313

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 Gary S Saphire 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 Gary S Saphire, DPM
248 Avenue P,
Brooklyn, NY 11204-4934

Ph: (718) 236-5253
Dr Gary S Saphire, DPM
248 Avenue P,
Brooklyn, NY 11204-4934

Ph: (718) 236-5253

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