Christopher Ponichtera, PT DPT - Medicare Physical Therapist in West Seneca, NY

Christopher Ponichtera, PT DPT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in West Seneca, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. He is a member of the group practice Buffalo Rehab Group Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Pc and his current practice location is 2100 Union Rd, West Seneca, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 656-8600.

Christopher Ponichtera is licensed to practice in New York (license number 044215) 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 1730747114.

Contact Information

Christopher Ponichtera, PT DPT
2100 Union Rd,
West Seneca, NY 14224-1400
(716) 656-8600
(716) 656-1560

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Ponichtera
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience6 Years
Location2100 Union Rd, West Seneca, 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:
  • Christopher Ponichtera graduated from medical school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730747114
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2019
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406184407
  • Enrollment ID: I20190829001620

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Ponichtera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730747114NPI-NPPES
05930869MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist 044215 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Buffalo Rehab Group Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Pc135523259664

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. Christopher Ponichtera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBuffalo Rehab Group Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548290943
PECOS PAC ID: 1355232596
Enrollment ID: O20040324001331

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. Christopher Ponichtera 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
Christopher Ponichtera, PT DPT
Box 8000 Dept 314,
Buffalo, NY 14267-0002

Ph: (716) 213-0772
Christopher Ponichtera, PT DPT
2100 Union Rd,
West Seneca, NY 14224-1400

Ph: (716) 656-8600

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