Dr Rafeak Muhammad, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in South Richmond Hill, NY

Dr Rafeak Muhammad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in South Richmond Hill, New York. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 11214 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 641-6100.

Dr Rafeak Muhammad is licensed to practice in New York (license number 147499) 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 1750422911.

Contact Information

Dr Rafeak Muhammad, MD
11214 Liberty Ave,
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419-1814
(718) 641-6100
(718) 738-7361

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rafeak Muhammad
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location11214 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, 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 Rafeak Muhammad attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750422911
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759467962
  • Enrollment ID: I20080328000297

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafeak Muhammad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750422911NPI-NPPES
147499-B17OtherNYHEALTHFIRST
14749901OtherNYNEIGHBOROOD
00798009MedicaidNY
0090711OtherGHI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 147499 (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 Rafeak Muhammad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRafeak Muhammad Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073734406
PECOS PAC ID: 0547159246
Enrollment ID: O20080328000314

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 Rafeak Muhammad 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 Rafeak Muhammad, MD
11214 Liberty Ave,
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419-1814

Ph: (718) 641-6100
Dr Rafeak Muhammad, MD
11214 Liberty Ave,
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419-1814

Ph: (718) 641-6100

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