Christine Speer Buono, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Riverhead, NY

Christine Speer Buono, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Riverhead, New York. She went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Space Coast Ophthalmology Llc and her current practice location is 54 Commerce Ave, Suite 6, Riverhead, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 265-8780.

Christine Speer Buono is licensed to practice in New York (license number 240381) 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 1245263516.

Contact Information

Christine Speer Buono, MD
54 Commerce Ave, Suite 6,
Riverhead, NY 11901-4454
(631) 265-8780
(631) 265-8521

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristine Speer Buono
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience25 Years
Location54 Commerce Ave, Riverhead, 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:
  • Christine Speer Buono attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245263516
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436157385
  • Enrollment ID: I20230517003601

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christine Speer Buono such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245263516NPI-NPPES
02841840MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 240381 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Space Coast Ophthalmology Llc46889506113

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. Christine Speer Buono allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSpace Coast Ophthalmology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962954107
PECOS PAC ID: 4688950611
Enrollment ID: O20170406000037

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. Christine Speer Buono 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
Christine Speer Buono, MD
260 E Middle Country Rd, Suite 201,
Smithtown, NY 11787-2982

Ph: (631) 265-8780
Christine Speer Buono, MD
54 Commerce Ave, Suite 6,
Riverhead, NY 11901-4454

Ph: (631) 265-8780

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