Dr Howard Jay Kaplan, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Poughkeepsie, NY

Dr Howard Jay Kaplan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 94 Pine St, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 454-3030.

Dr Howard Jay Kaplan is licensed to practice in New York (license number 203866) 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 1134224702.

Contact Information

Dr Howard Jay Kaplan, MD
94 Pine St,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3942
(845) 454-3030
(845) 454-4125

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard Jay Kaplan
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location94 Pine St, Poughkeepsie, 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 Howard Jay Kaplan attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134224702
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/18/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941112072
  • Enrollment ID: I20031107000304

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard Jay Kaplan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134224702NPI-NPPES
01665558MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 203866 (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 Howard Jay Kaplan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWestchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912131392
PECOS PAC ID: 3173660776
Enrollment ID: O20091031000042

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 Howard Jay Kaplan 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 Howard Jay Kaplan, MD
94 Pine St,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3942

Ph: (845) 454-3030
Dr Howard Jay Kaplan, MD
94 Pine St,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3942

Ph: (845) 454-3030

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