Dr Robert Dennis Sax, MD,PH D - Medicare Ophthalmology in Albany, NY

Dr Robert Dennis Sax, MD,PH D is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Albany, New York. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Albany Troy Cataract And Laser Associates and his current practice location is 3 Atrium Dr, Suite 100, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 438-5273.

Dr Robert Dennis Sax is licensed to practice in New York (license number 162920) 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 1609853571.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Dennis Sax, MD,PH D
3 Atrium Dr, Suite 100,
Albany, NY 12205-1417
(518) 438-5273
(518) 438-5398

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Dennis Sax
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location3 Atrium Dr, Albany, 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 Robert Dennis Sax attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609853571
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719909209
  • Enrollment ID: I20090824000119

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Dennis Sax such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609853571NPI-NPPES
01208295MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 162920 (New York)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 162920 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany Troy Cataract And Laser Associates094135426017

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 Robert Dennis Sax allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlbany Troy Cataract & Laser Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336389295
PECOS PAC ID: 0941354260
Enrollment ID: O20090820000231

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 Robert Dennis Sax 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 Robert Dennis Sax, MD,PH D
2500 Pond Vw, Suite 101,
S Schodack, NY 12033-9750

Ph: (518) 477-2391
Dr Robert Dennis Sax, MD,PH D
3 Atrium Dr, Suite 100,
Albany, NY 12205-1417

Ph: (518) 438-5273

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