Dr Alex Justin Schaffer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Setauket, NY

Dr Alex Justin Schaffer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Setauket, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Sight Medical Doctors Pllc and his current practice location is 3400 Nesconset Hwy, Suite 107, Setauket, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 751-2020.

Dr Alex Justin Schaffer is licensed to practice in New York (license number 007620) 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 1538476171.

Contact Information

Dr Alex Justin Schaffer, OD
3400 Nesconset Hwy, Suite 107,
Setauket, NY 11733-3327
(631) 751-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alex Justin Schaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location3400 Nesconset Hwy, Setauket, 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:
  • Dr Alex Justin Schaffer attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538476171
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/02/2010
  • Last Update Date: 09/02/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264728187
  • Enrollment ID: I20160901000629

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alex Justin Schaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538476171NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 007620 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sight Medical Doctors Pllc599193517390

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. Dr Alex Justin Schaffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVincent P Basilice Md Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679588164
PECOS PAC ID: 5597650358
Enrollment ID: O20040219000673
Provider NameSight Medical Doctors Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487077483
PECOS PAC ID: 5991935173
Enrollment ID: O20140310000579

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. Dr Alex Justin Schaffer 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
Dr Alex Justin Schaffer, OD
3400 Nesconset Hwy, Suite 107,
Setauket, NY 11733-3327

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Dr Alex Justin Schaffer, OD
3400 Nesconset Hwy, Suite 107,
Setauket, NY 11733-3327

Ph: (631) 751-2020

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Optometrist in Setauket, NY

Long Island Optometry Care, Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3 Daniel Way, Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 800-605-3937    Fax: 888-747-6545
Brian Ludwig,
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3 Daniel Way, Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-832-7337    Fax: 888-747-6545

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