Dr James F Twist, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kenmore, NY

Dr James F Twist, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Kenmore, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2156 Sheridan Dr, Kenmore, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 873-7227.

Dr James F Twist is licensed to practice in New York (license number 1465021) 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 1316929169.

Contact Information

Dr James F Twist, MD
2156 Sheridan Dr,
Kenmore, NY 14223-1441
(716) 873-7227
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James F Twist
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience44 Years
Location2156 Sheridan Dr, Kenmore, 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 James F Twist attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316929169
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678576345
  • Enrollment ID: I20060818000182

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James F Twist such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316929169NPI-NPPES
00010180801OtherUNIVERA
040426000804OtherFIDELIS CARE
47388OtherSPECTERA
000500312001OtherBCBS OF WNY
0801348OtherIHA
000500312001OtherNYBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
00834639MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 1465021 (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 James F Twist allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJames F Twist Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386661114
PECOS PAC ID: 6305849084
Enrollment ID: O20060818000188

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 James F Twist 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 James F Twist, MD
2156 Sheridan Dr,
Kenmore, NY 14223-1441

Ph: (716) 873-7227
Dr James F Twist, MD
2156 Sheridan Dr,
Kenmore, NY 14223-1441

Ph: (716) 873-7227

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