Mark Hershowitz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Watertown, NY

Mark Hershowitz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Watertown, New York. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Costello Eye Physicians And Surgeons Pllc and his current practice location is 53 Public Sq Ste 102, Watertown, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 681-6379.

Mark Hershowitz is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV007244) 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 1275530834.

Contact Information

Mark Hershowitz, OD
53 Public Sq Ste 102,
Watertown, NY 13601-2674
(315) 681-6379
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMark Hershowitz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location53 Public Sq Ste 102, Watertown, 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:
  • Mark Hershowitz attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275530834
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436050028
  • Enrollment ID: I20080510000011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mark Hershowitz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275530834NPI-NPPES
52833AOtherNYMEDICARE PTAN
TUV007244OtherNYNY STATE LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV007244 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Costello Eye Physicians And Surgeons Pllc86280749378

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. Mark Hershowitz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEmpire Vision Center Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750358826
PECOS PAC ID: 4688573876
Enrollment ID: O20040107000405
Provider NameCostello Eye Physicians & Surgeons Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699785832
PECOS PAC ID: 8628074937
Enrollment ID: O20061010000476

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. Mark Hershowitz 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
Mark Hershowitz, OD
53 Public Sq Ste 102,
Watertown, NY 13601-2674

Ph: (315) 681-6379
Mark Hershowitz, OD
53 Public Sq Ste 102,
Watertown, NY 13601-2674

Ph: (315) 681-6379

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