Chista Safajou, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Poughkeepsie, NY

Chista Safajou, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Poughkeepsie, New York. She graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. Her current practice location is 68 W Cedar St Ste 1, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 433-0101.

Chista Safajou is licensed to practice in New York (license number 240008) 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 1093845547.

Contact Information

Chista Safajou, MD
68 W Cedar St Ste 1,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1300
(845) 433-0101
(845) 433-0104

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChista Safajou
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience31 Years
Location68 W Cedar St Ste 1, Poughkeepsie, 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:
  • Chista Safajou graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093845547
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880825280
  • Enrollment ID: I20140328000598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chista Safajou such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093845547NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 240008 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vassar Brothers Medical CenterPoughkeepsie, NYHospital
Westchester Medical CenterValhalla, 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. Chista Safajou allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOptum Medical Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982643003
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013240
Enrollment ID: O20031119000321

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. Chista Safajou 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
Chista Safajou, MD
68 W Cedar St Ste 1,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1300

Ph: (845) 433-0101
Chista Safajou, MD
68 W Cedar St Ste 1,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1300

Ph: (845) 433-0101

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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