Edward F Corless, LCSW - Medicare Counselor in Troy, NY

Edward F Corless, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Troy, New York. He graduated from healthcare school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. He is a member of the group practice Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York and his current practice location is 2215 Burdett Ave, Behavioral Health Dept, Troy, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 271-3300.

Edward F Corless is licensed to practice in New York (license number 060769) 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 1629140975.

Contact Information

Edward F Corless, LCSW
2215 Burdett Ave, Behavioral Health Dept,
Troy, NY 12180-2466
(518) 271-3300
(518) 271-3682

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameEdward F Corless
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience28 Years
Location2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, 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:
  • Edward F Corless graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629140975
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608962642
  • Enrollment ID: I20071022000568

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward F Corless such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629140975NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YM0800XCounselor - Mental Health 060769 (New York)Secondary
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 060769 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan HospitalTroy, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York6507770070181

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. Edward F Corless allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSamaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043267727
PECOS PAC ID: 6507770070
Enrollment ID: O20031118000782

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. Edward F Corless 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
Edward F Corless, LCSW
Po Box 14890,
Albany, NY 12212-4890

Ph: (518) 525-5634
Edward F Corless, LCSW
2215 Burdett Ave, Behavioral Health Dept,
Troy, NY 12180-2466

Ph: (518) 271-3300

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Social Worker in Troy, NY


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