Thomas J Socash, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Old Forge, NY

Thomas J Socash, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Old Forge, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Faxton-st Lukes Healthcare and his current practice location is 114 S Shore Rd, Old Forge, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 369-6619.

Thomas J Socash is licensed to practice in New York (license number 182480) 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 1487630190.

Contact Information

Thomas J Socash, MD
114 S Shore Rd,
Old Forge, NY 13420-3500
(315) 369-6619
(315) 369-6533

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas J Socash
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location114 S Shore Rd, Old Forge, 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:
  • Thomas J Socash graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487630190
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931253077
  • Enrollment ID: I20090824000611

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas J Socash such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487630190NPI-NPPES
0075950OtherNYGHI
01196941MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 182480 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Faxton-st Luke's HealthcareUtica, NYHospital
St Elizabeth Medical CenterUtica, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Faxton-st Lukes Healthcare2769380252291

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. Thomas J Socash allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFaxton-st Lukes Healthcare
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770690737
PECOS PAC ID: 2769380252
Enrollment ID: O20031222000433

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. Thomas J Socash 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
Thomas J Socash, MD
2209 Genesee St., Business Office,
Utica, NY 13501-5930

Ph: (315) 801-3282
Thomas J Socash, MD
114 S Shore Rd,
Old Forge, NY 13420-3500

Ph: (315) 369-6619

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Family Medicine Doctors in Old Forge, NY

Julie Perlanski, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 114 S Shore Rd, Old Forge, NY 13420
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