Alexander J Swistel, MD - Medicare General Surgery in New York, NY

Alexander J Swistel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in New York, New York. He went to Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Weill Medical College Of Cornell and his current practice location is 425 E 61st St, Suite 8th Floor, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 821-0602.

Alexander J Swistel is licensed to practice in New York (license number 135238) 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 1548366040.

Contact Information

Alexander J Swistel, MD
425 E 61st St, Suite 8th Floor,
New York, NY 10021-8722
(212) 821-0602
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander J Swistel
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience49 Years
Location425 E 61st St, New York, 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:
  • Alexander J Swistel attended and graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548366040
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/19/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951336262
  • Enrollment ID: I20080514000395

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander J Swistel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548366040NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 135238 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York-presbyterian HospitalNew york, NYHospital
New York University Langone Medical CenterNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Weill Medical College Of Cornell68007090231644

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. Alexander J Swistel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWeill Medical College Of Cornell
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669579017
PECOS PAC ID: 6800709023
Enrollment ID: O20040501000028

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. Alexander J Swistel 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
Alexander J Swistel, MD
525 E 68th St, Mailbox 232,
New York, NY 10021-4870

Ph: (212) 821-0602
Alexander J Swistel, MD
425 E 61st St, Suite 8th Floor,
New York, NY 10021-8722

Ph: (212) 821-0602

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