Alexander Shapsis, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Brooklyn, NY

Alexander Shapsis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Brooklyn, New York. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Atlantic Gastroenterology Pc and his current practice location is 2797 Ocean Pkwy, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 615-4000.

Alexander Shapsis is licensed to practice in New York (license number 239090) 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 1952325599.

Contact Information

Alexander Shapsis, MD
2797 Ocean Pkwy, 3rd Floor,
Brooklyn, NY 11235-7861
(718) 615-4000
(718) 615-4004

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander Shapsis
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience23 Years
Location2797 Ocean Pkwy, 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:
  • Alexander Shapsis attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952325599
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456362342
  • Enrollment ID: I20060505000909

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Shapsis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952325599NPI-NPPES
02850879MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 239090 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York Community Hospital Of Brooklyn, Inc.Brooklyn, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Atlantic Gastroenterology Pc07493268824

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. Alexander Shapsis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealthcare Choices Ny, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770521270
PECOS PAC ID: 8628960028
Enrollment ID: O20040619000081
Entity NameAtlantic Gastroenterology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780792119
PECOS PAC ID: 0749326882
Enrollment ID: O20091005000151

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. Alexander Shapsis 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
Alexander Shapsis, MD
2797 Ocean Pkwy Ste 1,
Brooklyn, NY 11235-7868

Ph: (718) 615-4001
Alexander Shapsis, MD
2797 Ocean Pkwy, 3rd Floor,
Brooklyn, NY 11235-7861

Ph: (718) 615-4000

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