Dr Joel Behar, LCSW, BCD, PHD - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Litchfield, CT

Dr Joel Behar, LCSW, BCD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Litchfield, Connecticut. He went to State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. His current practice location is 25 South St, Litchfield, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 567-2827.

Dr Joel Behar is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 009221) 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 1598996217.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Behar, LCSW, BCD, PHD
25 South St,
Litchfield, CT 06759-4005
(516) 567-2827
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Behar
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience50 Years
Location25 South St, Litchfield, Connecticut
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 Joel Behar attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598996217
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2009
  • Last Update Date: 01/21/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325034143
  • Enrollment ID: I20040426000264

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Behar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598996217NPI-NPPES
009221OtherCTLICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, STATE OF CT, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
R22230OtherNYLICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical R22230 (New York)Secondary
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 009221 (Connecticut)Primary

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 Joel Behar 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 Joel Behar, LCSW, BCD, PHD
17 Dresden Ct W,
Goshen, CT 06756-2130

Ph: (516) 567-2827
Dr Joel Behar, LCSW, BCD, PHD
25 South St,
Litchfield, CT 06759-4005

Ph: (516) 567-2827

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