Dr Syed Sikandar Hasnain, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Porterville, CA

Dr Syed Sikandar Hasnain, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Porterville, California. He graduated from medical school in 1964 and has 60 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 560 W Putnam Ave, Suite 6, Porterville, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 781-7482.

Dr Syed Sikandar Hasnain is licensed to practice in California (license number C38554) 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 1821040759.

Contact Information

Dr Syed Sikandar Hasnain, MD
560 W Putnam Ave, Suite 6,
Porterville, CA 93257-3269
(559) 781-7482
(559) 781-8446

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Syed Sikandar Hasnain
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience60 Years
Location560 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, California
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 Syed Sikandar Hasnain graduated from medical school in 1964
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821040759
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618014747
  • Enrollment ID: I20091022000414

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Syed Sikandar Hasnain such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821040759NPI-NPPES
00C385540MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology C38554 (California)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 Syed Sikandar Hasnain allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState Of California - Department Of Developmental Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154372498
PECOS PAC ID: 4082788732
Enrollment ID: O20081114000496

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 Syed Sikandar Hasnain 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 Syed Sikandar Hasnain, MD
22312 W Thurman Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257-2536

Ph: (559) 781-8128
Dr Syed Sikandar Hasnain, MD
560 W Putnam Ave, Suite 6,
Porterville, CA 93257-3269

Ph: (559) 781-7482

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