Gerald James Ortiz, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Amsterdam, NY

Gerald James Ortiz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Amsterdam, New York. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mohawk Valley Orthopedics, P.c. and his current practice location is 5010 State Highway 30 Ste 205, Amsterdam, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 843-2663.

Gerald James Ortiz is licensed to practice in New York (license number 198830-1) 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 1003805128.

Contact Information

Gerald James Ortiz, MD
5010 State Highway 30 Ste 205,
Amsterdam, NY 12010-7532
(518) 843-2663
(518) 842-4861

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGerald James Ortiz
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location5010 State Highway 30 Ste 205, Amsterdam, 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:
  • Gerald James Ortiz attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003805128
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769399435
  • Enrollment ID: I20101129000077

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gerald James Ortiz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003805128NPI-NPPES
01558158MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 198830-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Mary's HealthcareAmsterdam, NYHospital
Nathan Littauer HospitalGloversville, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mohawk Valley Orthopedics, P.c.89211911726

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. Gerald James Ortiz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMohawk Valley Orthopedics, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578577417
PECOS PAC ID: 8921191172
Enrollment ID: O20070905000304

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. Gerald James Ortiz 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
Gerald James Ortiz, MD
5010 State Highway 30 Ste 205,
Amsterdam, NY 12010-7532

Ph: (518) 843-2663
Gerald James Ortiz, MD
5010 State Highway 30 Ste 205,
Amsterdam, NY 12010-7532

Ph: (518) 843-2663

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Amsterdam, NY

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Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5010 State Highway 30, Suite 205, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Phone: 518-842-2663    Fax: 518-842-4861

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