Ben O Umeze, MD - Medicare Preventive Medicine in Bronx, NY

Ben O Umeze, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Bronx, New York. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Preventive Medicine. His current practice location is 1423 Glover Street, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 597-8383.

Ben O Umeze is licensed to practice in New York (license number 152816) 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 1023135100.

Contact Information

Ben O Umeze, MD
1423 Glover Street,
Bronx, NY 10462-4919
(718) 597-8383
(718) 892-0234

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBen O Umeze
GenderMale
SpecialityPreventive Medicine
Experience43 Years
Location1423 Glover Street, Bronx, 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:
  • Ben O Umeze attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023135100
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951437094
  • Enrollment ID: I20100329000577

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ben O Umeze such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023135100NPI-NPPES
00928074MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2083P0500XPreventive Medicine - Preventive Medicine/occupational Environmental Medicine 152816 (New York)Secondary
208D00000XGeneral Practice 152816 (New York)Primary

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. Ben O Umeze 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
Ben O Umeze, MD
1423 Glover Street,
Bronx, NY 10462-4919

Ph: (718) 597-8383
Ben O Umeze, MD
1423 Glover Street,
Bronx, NY 10462-4919

Ph: (718) 597-8383

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