Simha R Sastry, MD - Medicare Pathology in Rochester, NY

Simha R Sastry, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Rochester, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Bassett Healthcare and his current practice location is 1555 Long Pond Rd, Pathology, Rochester, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 429-1950.

Simha R Sastry is licensed to practice in New York (license number 205947) 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 1508822891.

Contact Information

Simha R Sastry, MD
1555 Long Pond Rd, Pathology,
Rochester, NY 14626-4122
(585) 429-1950
(585) 429-1900

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSimha R Sastry
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience48 Years
Location1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, 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:
  • Simha R Sastry graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508822891
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729011622
  • Enrollment ID: I20050912001038

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Simha R Sastry such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508822891NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 205947 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bassett HealthcareCooperstown, NYHospital
Cobleskill Regional HospitalCobleskill, NYHospital
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial HospitalOneonta, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bassett Healthcare3779488325641

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. Simha R Sastry allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083664221
PECOS PAC ID: 3779488325
Enrollment ID: O20031205000553

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. Simha R Sastry 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
Simha R Sastry, MD
1555 Long Pond Rd, Pathology,
Rochester, NY 14626-4122

Ph: (585) 429-1950
Simha R Sastry, MD
1555 Long Pond Rd, Pathology,
Rochester, NY 14626-4122

Ph: (585) 429-1950

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