Candice Distefano, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Northport, NY

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Candice Distefano, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Northport, New York. She went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 261-4400.

Candice Distefano is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV008851-1) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235618620.

Contact Information

Candice Distefano, OD
79 Middleville Rd,
Northport, NY 11768-2200
(631) 261-4400
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameCandice Distefano
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience6 Years
Location79 Middleville Rd, Northport, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Candice Distefano attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235618620
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2018
  • Last Update Date: 08/07/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456681279
  • Enrollment ID: I20190920002875

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Candice Distefano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235618620NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV008851-1 (New York)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. Candice Distefano allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameR And R Optical, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285859827
PECOS PAC ID: 7719060060
Enrollment ID: O20080219000037
Provider NameSunrise Optical Corp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104244847
PECOS PAC ID: 5193940195
Enrollment ID: O20140708000713
Provider NameR & R Optical Vision Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528657350
PECOS PAC ID: 3971919937
Enrollment ID: O20210317001378

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. Candice Distefano 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
Candice Distefano, OD
627 Hicksville Rd,
Massapequa, NY 11758-1241

Ph: () -		Candice Distefano, OD
79 Middleville Rd,
Northport, NY 11768-2200

Ph: (631) 261-4400

Reviews and Comments


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Jamie Wang,
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Dr. Danielle Kalberer, O.D.
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Dr. Michael Tanenbaum, O.D.
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Practice Location: 834 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Phone: 631-757-4440    Fax: 631-757-4593
Esther Moller, OD
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Practice Location: 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Phone: 631-261-4400    
Dr. Lynne Colleen Rader, OD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Phone: 631-261-4400    

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