David I Astrachan, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Hamden, CT

David I Astrachan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Hamden, Connecticut. He went to Yale University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Rehabilitation Associates Inc, Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Ct Pc and his current practice location is 2200 Whitney Ave, Ste 260, Hamden, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 248-8409.

David I Astrachan is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 027670) 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 1225009046.

Contact Information

David I Astrachan, MD
2200 Whitney Ave, Ste 260,
Hamden, CT 06518-3694
(203) 248-8409
(203) 281-2905

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid I Astrachan
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience40 Years
Location2200 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 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:
  • David I Astrachan attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225009046
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072610708
  • Enrollment ID: I20070515000179

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David I Astrachan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225009046NPI-NPPES
010027670CT08OtherANTHEM BCBS OF CT
OQ1324OtherHEALTHNET

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 027670 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yale-new Haven HospitalNew haven, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rehabilitation Associates Inc8022905322297
Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Ct Pc85271217552

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. David I Astrachan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNortheast Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043278351
PECOS PAC ID: 1254233836
Enrollment ID: O20040123000522
Entity NameEar Nose And Throat Specialists Of Ct Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013058866
PECOS PAC ID: 8527121755
Enrollment ID: O20090113000875

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. David I Astrachan 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
David I Astrachan, MD
2200 Whitney Ave, Ste 260,
Hamden, CT 06518-3694

Ph: (203) 248-8409
David I Astrachan, MD
2200 Whitney Ave, Ste 260,
Hamden, CT 06518-3694

Ph: (203) 248-8409

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Practice Location: 2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 260, Hamden, CT 06518
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