William J Focazio, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Clifton, NJ

William J Focazio, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Clifton, New Jersey. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is 999 Clifton Ave, Clifton, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 777-7879.

William J Focazio is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MA42726) 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 1205817277.

Contact Information

William J Focazio, MD
999 Clifton Ave,
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 777-7879
(973) 777-6738

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam J Focazio
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience43 Years
Location999 Clifton Ave, Clifton, New Jersey
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:
  • William J Focazio graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205817277
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355354671
  • Enrollment ID: I20101112000194

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William J Focazio such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205817277NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MA42726 (New Jersey)Primary

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. William J Focazio allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWilliam J. Focazio, Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508053125
PECOS PAC ID: 6800084161
Enrollment ID: O20101230000726

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. William J Focazio 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
William J Focazio, MD
999 Clifton Ave,
Clifton, NJ 07013

Ph: (973) 777-7879
William J Focazio, MD
999 Clifton Ave,
Clifton, NJ 07013

Ph: (973) 777-7879

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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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