Dr Ankesh Nigam, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Albany, NY

Dr Ankesh Nigam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Albany, New York. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Albany Medical College and his current practice location is 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 262-5623.

Dr Ankesh Nigam is licensed to practice in New York (license number 233988) 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 1275528226.

Contact Information

Dr Ankesh Nigam, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412
(518) 262-5623
(518) 262-5560

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ankesh Nigam
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, 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 Ankesh Nigam attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275528226
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264499490
  • Enrollment ID: I20041220000212

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ankesh Nigam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275528226NPI-NPPES
02611301MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 233988 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany Medical College1759293111910

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 Ankesh Nigam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629008537
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20031125000386
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497921688
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20190320001621

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 Ankesh Nigam 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 Ankesh Nigam, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-5623
Dr Ankesh Nigam, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-5623

Reviews and Comments


Surgery Doctors in Albany, NY

Dr. Todd Beyer, MD
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Dr. Carl Rosati, M.D.
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Dr. John B Waldman, M.D.
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Phone: 518-262-5088    Fax: 518-262-5400
Dr. Andrew L Isenberg, MD
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Dr. Edward Choongho Lee, M.D.
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Phone: 518-262-5623    Fax: 518-262-5560
Dr. Elizabeth Robison, MD
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Phone: 518-626-6588    Fax: 518-626-6606

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