Giora Katz, MD - Medicare Urology in Syracuse, NY

Giora Katz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Syracuse, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Pinnacle Health Medical Services and his current practice location is 550 Harrison St., Suite M, Syracuse, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 464-1500.

Giora Katz is licensed to practice in New York (license number 243475) 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 1144338336.

Contact Information

Giora Katz, MD
550 Harrison St., Suite M,
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 464-1500
(315) 464-6117

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGiora Katz
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience50 Years
Location550 Harrison St., Syracuse, 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:
  • Giora Katz graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144338336
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608906680
  • Enrollment ID: I20240227001120

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Giora Katz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144338336NPI-NPPES
P00055664OtherWIRAILROAD MEDICARE
34420600MedicaidWI
14831OtherWINETWORK HEALTH PLAN
H92426OtherWICIGNA
3908063950B1OtherWIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
42243OtherWITOUCHPOINT
W004685OtherWICHAMPUS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology MD423461 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208800000XUrology 42243 (Wisconsin)Secondary
208800000XUrology 243475 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Pinnacle Health HospitalsHarrisburg, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902394195
Pinnacle Health Medical Services76189604931021

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. Giora Katz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePinnacle Health Medical Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932143427
PECOS PAC ID: 7618960493
Enrollment ID: O20040407000180

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. Giora Katz 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
Giora Katz, MD
251 Salina Meadows Pkwy, Suite 100,
Syracuse, NY 13212-4516

Ph: (315) 464-2000
Giora Katz, MD
550 Harrison St., Suite M,
Syracuse, NY 13202

Ph: (315) 464-1500

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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