Dr Donald Leichter, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Summit, NJ

Dr Donald Leichter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology" physician in Summit, New Jersey. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Summit Medical Group Pa and his current practice location is 47 Maple St, Summit, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (908) 588-3760.

Dr Donald Leichter is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA04539100) 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 1053399303.

Contact Information

Dr Donald Leichter, MD
47 Maple St,
Summit, NJ 07901-2571
(908) 588-3760
(908) 402-0067

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Donald Leichter
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience44 Years
Location47 Maple St, Summit, New Jersey
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 Donald Leichter attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053399303
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416857396
  • Enrollment ID: I20080515000139

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald Leichter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053399303NPI-NPPES
01273541MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0202XPediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology 25MA04539100 (New Jersey)Primary

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 Donald Leichter allows following entities to bill medicare on his 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 Donald Leichter 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 Donald Leichter, MD
3959 Broadway,
New York, NY 10032-1559

Ph: (212) 304-7250
Dr Donald Leichter, MD
47 Maple St,
Summit, NJ 07901-2571

Ph: (908) 588-3760

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