Dr Akhilesh Singh, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Forest Hills, NY

Dr Akhilesh Singh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Forest Hills, New York. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 10825 72nd Ave, Forest Hills, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 544-5533.

Dr Akhilesh Singh is licensed to practice in New York (license number 214439) 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 1578535837.

Contact Information

Dr Akhilesh Singh, MD
10825 72nd Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-5368
(718) 544-5533
(718) 544-3552

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Akhilesh Singh
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location10825 72nd Ave, Forest Hills, 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:
  • Dr Akhilesh Singh attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578535837
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638155518
  • Enrollment ID: I20040629001726

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Akhilesh Singh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578535837NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 214439 (New York)Primary

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. Dr Akhilesh Singh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDowntown Ophthalmology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164693081
PECOS PAC ID: 9335115492
Enrollment ID: O20040909000538

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. Dr Akhilesh Singh 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
Dr Akhilesh Singh, MD
10825 72nd Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-7800

Ph: (718) 544-5533
Dr Akhilesh Singh, MD
10825 72nd Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-5368

Ph: (718) 544-5533

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