Linda Afonso, LCSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Bronx, NY

Linda Afonso, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Bronx, New York. She graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. She is a member of the group practice The Guidance Center Of Westchester, Inc and her current practice location is 2527 Glebe Ave, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 904-4433.

Linda Afonso is licensed to practice in New York (license number 070686-1) 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 1093804650.

Contact Information

Linda Afonso, LCSW
2527 Glebe Ave,
Bronx, NY 10461-3109
(718) 904-4433
(718) 931-7307

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameLinda Afonso
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience27 Years
Location2527 Glebe Ave, Bronx, 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:
  • Linda Afonso graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093804650
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709015373
  • Enrollment ID: I20140130000372

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Linda Afonso such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093804650NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 070686-1 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Guidance Center Of Westchester, Inc83259394328

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. Linda Afonso allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Guidance Center Of Westchester, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861506974
PECOS PAC ID: 8325939432
Enrollment ID: O20040319001647

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. Linda Afonso 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
Linda Afonso, LCSW
2527 Glebe Ave,
Bronx, NY 10461-3109

Ph: (718) 904-4433
Linda Afonso, LCSW
2527 Glebe Ave,
Bronx, NY 10461-3109

Ph: (718) 904-4433

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