Dr Dilip J Patel, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Buffalo, NY

Dr Dilip J Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1965 and has 59 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 65 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 837-1090.

Dr Dilip J Patel is licensed to practice in New York (license number 113684) 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 1437177425.

Contact Information

Dr Dilip J Patel, MD
65 Wehrle Dr,
Buffalo, NY 14225-1021
(716) 837-1090
(716) 837-0023

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dilip J Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience59 Years
Location65 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, 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 Dilip J Patel graduated from medical school in 1965
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437177425
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/14/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486602315
  • Enrollment ID: I20050107000359

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dilip J Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437177425NPI-NPPES
0800505OtherNYINDEPENDENT HEALTH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 113684 (New York)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 113684 (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 Dilip J Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDilip J Patel Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033482856
PECOS PAC ID: 3072772516
Enrollment ID: O20120302000146

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 Dilip J Patel 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 Dilip J Patel, MD
65 Wehrle Dr,
Buffalo, NY 14225-1021

Ph: (716) 837-1090
Dr Dilip J Patel, MD
65 Wehrle Dr,
Buffalo, NY 14225-1021

Ph: (716) 837-1090

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