Joseph Michael Polito, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Albany, NY

Joseph Michael Polito, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Albany, New York. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Albany Medical College and his current practice location is 1375 Washington Ave, Suite 101, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 438-4483.

Joseph Michael Polito is licensed to practice in New York (license number 200319) 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 1538191101.

Contact Information

Joseph Michael Polito, MD
1375 Washington Ave, Suite 101,
Albany, NY 12206-1056
(518) 438-4483
(518) 482-4201

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Michael Polito
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location1375 Washington Ave, 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:
  • Joseph Michael Polito attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538191101
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971675992
  • Enrollment ID: I20100820000150

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Michael Polito such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538191101NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 200319 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
Samaritan HospitalTroy, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany Medical College1759293111906

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. Joseph Michael Polito allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629008537
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20031125000386
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497921688
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20190320001621

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. Joseph Michael Polito 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
Joseph Michael Polito, MD
1375 Washington Ave, Suite 101,
Albany, NY 12206-1056

Ph: (518) 438-4483
Joseph Michael Polito, MD
1375 Washington Ave, Suite 101,
Albany, NY 12206-1056

Ph: (518) 438-4483

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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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