Dr Paul Andrew Garfinkle, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Alliance, OH

Dr Paul Andrew Garfinkle, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Alliance, Ohio. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ohio Eye Alliance, Inc. and his current practice location is 985 S Sawburg Rd, Alliance, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 823-1680.

Dr Paul Andrew Garfinkle is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35075599G) 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 1144297060.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Andrew Garfinkle, MD
985 S Sawburg Rd,
Alliance, OH 44601-3515
(330) 823-1680
(330) 823-3831

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Andrew Garfinkle
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location985 S Sawburg Rd, Alliance, Ohio
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 Paul Andrew Garfinkle attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144297060
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466459409
  • Enrollment ID: I20061103000310

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Andrew Garfinkle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144297060NPI-NPPES
2099812MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 75599 (Ohio)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 35075599G (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Surgical Hospital At SouthwoodsYoungstown, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ohio Eye Alliance, Inc.31735718094

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 Paul Andrew Garfinkle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOhio Eye Alliance, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912974825
PECOS PAC ID: 3173571809
Enrollment ID: O20050110000050

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 Paul Andrew Garfinkle 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 Paul Andrew Garfinkle, MD
985 S Sawburg Rd,
Alliance, OH 44601-3515

Ph: (330) 823-1680
Dr Paul Andrew Garfinkle, MD
985 S Sawburg Rd,
Alliance, OH 44601-3515

Ph: (330) 823-1680

Reviews and Comments


Ophthalmology Doctors in Alliance, OH

Sanjeev Dewan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 985 S Sawburg Rd, Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-823-1680    Fax: 330-823-3831
Dr. Richard Aaron Lehrer, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 985 S Sawburg Rd, Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-823-1680    Fax: 330-823-3831

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