Dr Catherine Torres, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Clifton, NJ

Dr Catherine Torres, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Clifton, New Jersey. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. She is a member of the group practice Summit Medical Group Pa and her current practice location is 6 Brighton Rd, Clifton, New Jersey. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 471-2692.

Dr Catherine Torres is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA079330000) 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 1457306557.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine Torres, MD
6 Brighton Rd,
Clifton, NJ 07012-1647
(973) 471-2692
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine Torres
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience33 Years
Location6 Brighton Rd, Clifton, New Jersey
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:
  • Dr Catherine Torres graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457306557
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628003563
  • Enrollment ID: I20051006000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine Torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457306557NPI-NPPES
094749MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 25MA079330000 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph's Hospital And Medical CenterPaterson, NJHospital
Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Summit Medical Group Pa53956422761253

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 Catherine Torres allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSummit Medical Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942254347
PECOS PAC ID: 5395642276
Enrollment ID: O20031218000011

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 Catherine Torres 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 Catherine Torres, MD
1 Diamond Hill Rd,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104

Ph: (908) 273-4300
Dr Catherine Torres, MD
6 Brighton Rd,
Clifton, NJ 07012-1647

Ph: (973) 471-2692

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