Mr Joseph R Sinchak, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Canajoharie, NY

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Mr Joseph R Sinchak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Canajoharie, New York. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1983 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice St. Mary's Healthcare and his current practice location is 48 Erie Blvd, St. Mary's Healthcare, Canajoharie Health Center, Canajoharie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 673-2573.

Mr Joseph R Sinchak is licensed to practice in New York (license number 158811-1) 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 1922007400.

Contact Information

Mr Joseph R Sinchak, MD
48 Erie Blvd, St. Mary's Healthcare, Canajoharie Health Center,
Canajoharie, NY 13317-1133
(518) 673-2573
(518) 673-2781

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Joseph R Sinchak
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience42 Years
Location48 Erie Blvd, Canajoharie, 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:
  • Mr Joseph R Sinchak attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922007400
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698899334
  • Enrollment ID: I20100901000401

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Joseph R Sinchak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922007400NPI-NPPES
01700412MedicaidNY
8233OtherNYM.V.P.
10001905OtherNYC.D.P.H.P.

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 158811-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Mary's HealthcareAmsterdam, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St. Mary's Healthcare761896070996

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. Mr Joseph R Sinchak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt. Mary's Healthcare
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518926401
PECOS PAC ID: 7618960709
Enrollment ID: O20040405001628

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. Mr Joseph R Sinchak 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
Mr Joseph R Sinchak, MD
427 Guy Park Ave, St. Mary's Healthcare,
Amsterdam, NY 12010-1054

Ph: (518) 841-7430		Mr Joseph R Sinchak, MD
48 Erie Blvd, St. Mary's Healthcare, Canajoharie Health Center,
Canajoharie, NY 13317-1133

Ph: (518) 673-2573

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Canajoharie, NY

Karen Krutchick, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 48 Erie Blvd, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Phone: 518-673-2573    Fax: 518-673-2781
Dr. Kenneth D Riley, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 50 Montgomery St, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Phone: 518-673-5555    Fax: 518-673-5761

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