Dr James John Betzhold, MD - Medicare Pediatrics in Albany, NY

Dr James John Betzhold, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology" physician in Albany, New York. His current practice location is 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 262-8831.

Dr James John Betzhold is licensed to practice in New York (license number 147626) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1265432660.

Contact Information

Dr James John Betzhold, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412
(518) 262-8831
(518) 262-6453

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James John Betzhold
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Location47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265432660
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486838620
  • Enrollment ID: I20110412000738

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James John Betzhold such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265432660NPI-NPPES
00688986MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 147626 (New York)Primary
2080P0206XPediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology 147626 (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 John Betzhold allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629008537
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20031125000386

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 John Betzhold 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 John Betzhold, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-8831
Dr James John Betzhold, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-8831

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