Robert Andrew Tufano, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Massapequa Park, NY

Robert Andrew Tufano, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Massapequa Park, New York. He went to New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice South Shore Family Practice Do Pc and his current practice location is 1000 Park Blvd, Rear Annex, Massapequa Park, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 795-8446.

Robert Andrew Tufano is licensed to practice in New York (license number 187554) 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 1851442966.

Contact Information

Robert Andrew Tufano, DO
1000 Park Blvd, Rear Annex,
Massapequa Park, NY 11762-2740
(516) 795-8446
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Andrew Tufano
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience34 Years
Location1000 Park Blvd, Massapequa Park, 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:
  • Robert Andrew Tufano attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851442966
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183884950
  • Enrollment ID: I20120402000518

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Andrew Tufano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851442966NPI-NPPES
01376681MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 187554 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Shore Family Practice Do Pc99313697095

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. Robert Andrew Tufano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Shore Family Practice Do Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386856334
PECOS PAC ID: 9931369709
Enrollment ID: O20120402000443

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. Robert Andrew Tufano 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
Robert Andrew Tufano, DO
16 Bruno Ln,
Dix Hills, NY 11746-7101

Ph: (631) 243-3667
Robert Andrew Tufano, DO
1000 Park Blvd, Rear Annex,
Massapequa Park, NY 11762-2740

Ph: (516) 795-8446

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