Dr Ellen Schaefer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lake Katrine, NY

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Dr Ellen Schaefer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lake Katrine, New York. She went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Hudson Valley Vision Center Inc. and her current practice location is 1636 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 336-6310.

Dr Ellen Schaefer is licensed to practice in New York (license number VUT005751) 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 1538183330.

Contact Information

Dr Ellen Schaefer, OD
1636 Ulster Ave,
Lake Katrine, NY 12449-5420
(845) 336-6310
(845) 336-0394

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ellen Schaefer
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location1636 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, 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:
  • Dr Ellen Schaefer attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538183330
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608042627
  • Enrollment ID: I20111222000005

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ellen Schaefer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538183330NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist VUT005751 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hudson Valley Vision Center Inc.91330181532

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 Ellen Schaefer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameHudson Valley Vision Center Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629292982
PECOS PAC ID: 9133018153
Enrollment ID: O20060417000156

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 Ellen Schaefer 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 Ellen Schaefer, OD
78 High Ridge Rd,
Monroe, NY 10950-3003

Ph: (845) 336-6310		Dr Ellen Schaefer, OD
1636 Ulster Ave,
Lake Katrine, NY 12449-5420

Ph: (845) 336-6310

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Optometrist in Lake Katrine, NY

Hudson Valley Vision Center Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1636 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Phone: 845-336-6310    Fax: 845-336-0394
Dr. Roy A Kline, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1636 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Phone: 845-336-6310    Fax: 845-336-8573
Roy Kline Optometry Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1636 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Phone: 845-336-6310    Fax: 845-336-8573
Dr. Daniel Lack, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 117 Penstock Ln, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Phone: 845-336-6124    

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