Sylvester Sarfraz, - Medicare Geriatric Medicine in Providence, RI

Sylvester Sarfraz, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Geriatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Lifespan Physician Group Inc and his current practice location is 593 Eddy St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 444-5248.

Sylvester Sarfraz is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number LP02781) 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 1235576380.

Contact Information

Sylvester Sarfraz,
593 Eddy St,
Providence, RI 02903-4923
(401) 444-5248
(401) 444-3397

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSylvester Sarfraz
GenderMale
SpecialityGeriatric Medicine
Experience18 Years
Location593 Eddy St, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • Sylvester Sarfraz graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235576380
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2013
  • Last Update Date: 05/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466679857
  • Enrollment ID: I20150813010181

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sylvester Sarfraz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235576380NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0300XInternal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine LP02781 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Newport HospitalNewport, RIHospital
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifespan Physician Group Inc2567455082649

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. Sylvester Sarfraz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368

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. Sylvester Sarfraz 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
Sylvester Sarfraz,
593 Eddy St,
Providence, RI 02903-4923

Ph: (401) 444-5248
Sylvester Sarfraz,
593 Eddy St,
Providence, RI 02903-4923

Ph: (401) 444-5248

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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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