Elinor B Descovich, OD - Medicare Optometrist in New Paltz, NY

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Elinor B Descovich, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in New Paltz, New York. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Elinor B Descovich Od Pc and her current practice location is 188 Main St, New Paltz, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 255-8370.

Elinor B Descovich is licensed to practice in New York (license number VUT005081) 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 1235155805.

Contact Information

Elinor B Descovich, OD
188 Main St,
New Paltz, NY 12561-1238
(845) 255-8370
(845) 255-6329

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameElinor B Descovich
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location188 Main St, New Paltz, 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:
  • Elinor B Descovich attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235155805
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002906591
  • Enrollment ID: I20071220000550

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Elinor B Descovich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235155805NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist VUT005081 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elinor B Descovich Od Pc79110632502

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. Elinor B Descovich allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameElinor B Descovich Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821243791
PECOS PAC ID: 7911063250
Enrollment ID: O20090311000433

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. Elinor B Descovich 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
Elinor B Descovich, OD
188 Main St,
New Paltz, NY 12561-1238

Ph: (845) 255-8370		Elinor B Descovich, OD
188 Main St,
New Paltz, NY 12561-1238

Ph: (845) 255-8370

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