Dr Ritu Bajaj, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Watertown, NY

Dr Ritu Bajaj, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Watertown, New York. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Syracuse Community Health Center Inc, Leslie D. Woodcock, Jr., M.d., Pllc and her current practice location is 1125 Arsenal St, Empire Vision Centers, Watertown, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 788-5020.

Dr Ritu Bajaj is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV0067621) 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 1386603983.

Contact Information

Dr Ritu Bajaj, OD
1125 Arsenal St, Empire Vision Centers,
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-5020
(315) 788-5028

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ritu Bajaj
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location1125 Arsenal St, Watertown, 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 Ritu Bajaj attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386603983
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173590734
  • Enrollment ID: I20040913001289

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ritu Bajaj such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386603983NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV0067621 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Syracuse Community Health Center Inc014312132711
Leslie D. Woodcock, Jr., M.d., Pllc69019941103

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 Ritu Bajaj allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSyracuse Community Health Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497796353
PECOS PAC ID: 0143121327
Enrollment ID: O20040120000443
Provider NameLeslie D. Woodcock, Jr., M.d., Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346455508
PECOS PAC ID: 6901994110
Enrollment ID: O20071121000144

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 Ritu Bajaj 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 Ritu Bajaj, OD
2921 Erie Blvd E,
Syracuse, NY 13224

Ph: (315) 445-7465
Dr Ritu Bajaj, OD
1125 Arsenal St, Empire Vision Centers,
Watertown, NY 13601

Ph: (315) 788-5020

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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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