Dr Kaniz Fatema Begum, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Jamaica, NY

Dr Kaniz Fatema Begum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Jamaica, New York. She graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Long Island Fqhc, Inc. and her current practice location is 137-50 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 298-5100.

Dr Kaniz Fatema Begum is licensed to practice in New York (license number 219657) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1922186782.

Contact Information

Dr Kaniz Fatema Begum, MD
137-50 Jamaica Ave,
Jamaica, NY 11435-3610
(718) 298-5100
(718) 298-5128

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kaniz Fatema Begum
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience45 Years
Location137-50 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kaniz Fatema Begum graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922186782
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486959954
  • Enrollment ID: I20220825000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kaniz Fatema Begum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922186782NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 219657 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Long Island Fqhc, Inc.599197053519

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 Kaniz Fatema Begum allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLong Island Fqhc, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336669670
PECOS PAC ID: 5991970535
Enrollment ID: O20111212000065

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 Kaniz Fatema Begum 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 Kaniz Fatema Begum, MD
1038 Fordham Ln,
Woodmere, NY 11598-1014

Ph: (516) 791-0852
Dr Kaniz Fatema Begum, MD
137-50 Jamaica Ave,
Jamaica, NY 11435-3610

Ph: (718) 298-5100

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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