Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Edison, NJ

Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Edison, New Jersey. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa and his current practice location is 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 494-6226.

Dr Matthew J Garfinkel is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA05768700) 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 1497802649.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD
10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500,
Edison, NJ 08837-2475
(732) 494-6226
(732) 494-8762

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew J Garfinkel
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, New Jersey
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 Matthew J Garfinkel attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497802649
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012820780
  • Enrollment ID: I20101104000299

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew J Garfinkel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497802649NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 25MA05768700 (New Jersey)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa65077792798

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 Matthew J Garfinkel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEdison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235289521
PECOS PAC ID: 6507779279
Enrollment ID: O20031110000023

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 Matthew J Garfinkel 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 Matthew J Garfinkel, MD
10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500,
Edison, NJ 08837-2475

Ph: (732) 494-6226
Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD
10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500,
Edison, NJ 08837-2475

Ph: (732) 494-6226

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Edison, NJ

Dr. Franklin Chen, M.D.
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Phone: 732-494-6226    Fax: 732-494-8762
Dr. Joshua M Zimmerman, MD
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Phone: 732-898-3950    Fax: 732-965-8315
Dr. James E Patti, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 732-494-6226    Fax: 732-494-8762
Dr. Robert M Lombardi, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 732-494-6226    Fax: 732-494-8762
Dr. Mitchell John Stroh, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 205 May St Ste 202, Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 908-757-1520    Fax: 908-769-1388

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