Nestor D Blyznak, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Stony Brook, NY

Nestor D Blyznak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Stony Brook, New York. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates, University Faculty Practice Corpor and his current practice location is 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 444-6996.

Nestor D Blyznak is licensed to practice in New York (license number 150695) 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 1649377524.

Contact Information

Nestor D Blyznak, MD
100 Nicolls Rd,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181
(631) 444-6996
(631) 444-7671

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Physician's Profile

Full NameNestor D Blyznak
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, 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:
  • Nestor D Blyznak attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649377524
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325033970
  • Enrollment ID: I20101111000181

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nestor D Blyznak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649377524NPI-NPPES
001077352MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 150695 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suny/stony Brook University HospitalStony brook, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates, University Faculty Practice Corpor781088623145

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. Nestor D Blyznak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStony Brook Orthopaedic Associates, University Faculty Practice Corpor
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154377638
PECOS PAC ID: 7810886231
Enrollment ID: O20040313000223

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. Nestor D Blyznak 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
Nestor D Blyznak, MD
100 Nicolls Rd,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181

Ph: (631) 444-6996
Nestor D Blyznak, MD
100 Nicolls Rd,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181

Ph: (631) 444-6996

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