Dr Asher Weiner, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Albany, NY

Dr Asher Weiner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist" physician in Albany, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Ophthalmology Services Inc and his current practice location is 3 Atrium Dr, Suite 100, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 438-5273.

Dr Asher Weiner is licensed to practice in New York (license number 217420) 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 1780675124.

Contact Information

Dr Asher Weiner, MD
3 Atrium Dr, Suite 100,
Albany, NY 12205-1417
(518) 438-5273
(518) 438-5398

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Asher Weiner
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location3 Atrium Dr, 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 Asher Weiner graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780675124
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355534538
  • Enrollment ID: I20110401000231

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Asher Weiner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780675124NPI-NPPES
4356477MedicaidMI
02080055MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301064621 (Michigan)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 217420 (New York)Secondary
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist 217420 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Ophthalmology Services Inc610388844118

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 Asher Weiner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Ophthalmology Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093860843
PECOS PAC ID: 6103888441
Enrollment ID: O20041029000515

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 Asher Weiner 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 Asher Weiner, MD
1176 Main St,
Buffalo, NY 14209-2102

Ph: (716) 881-7978
Dr Asher Weiner, MD
3 Atrium Dr, Suite 100,
Albany, NY 12205-1417

Ph: (518) 438-5273

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