Dr Douglas Sankar, MD - Medicare Neurology in Cortlandt Manor, NY

Dr Douglas Sankar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Cortlandt Manor, New York. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice The Westchester Medical Practice Pc and his current practice location is 1978 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (914) 293-8600.

Dr Douglas Sankar is licensed to practice in New York (license number 195651) 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 1134292220.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Sankar, MD
1978 Crompond Rd,
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567-4111
(914) 293-8600
(914) 293-8606

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Sankar
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience32 Years
Location1978 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, 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 Douglas Sankar attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134292220
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123181443
  • Enrollment ID: I20090113000725

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Sankar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134292220NPI-NPPES
01867647MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 195651 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hudson Valley Hospital CenterCortlandt manor, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Westchester Medical Practice Pc9335238732147

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 Douglas Sankar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Westchester Medical Practice Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225222953
PECOS PAC ID: 9335238732
Enrollment ID: O20080502000160

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 Douglas Sankar 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 Douglas Sankar, MD
2649 Strang Blvd, Suite 304,
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598-2939

Ph: (914) 739-0087
Dr Douglas Sankar, MD
1978 Crompond Rd,
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567-4111

Ph: (914) 293-8600

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