Brian Francis Steckel, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Albany, NY

Brian Francis Steckel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Albany, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.c. and his current practice location is 5 Palisades Dr., Suite 200, Capital District Colon Surgeons, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 438-2776.

Brian Francis Steckel is licensed to practice in New York (license number 225041) 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 1285671925.

Contact Information

Brian Francis Steckel, MD
5 Palisades Dr., Suite 200, Capital District Colon Surgeons,
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 438-2776
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian Francis Steckel
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience30 Years
Location5 Palisades Dr., Suite 200, Albany, 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:
  • Brian Francis Steckel graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285671925
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153599725
  • Enrollment ID: I20110726000592

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian Francis Steckel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285671925NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 210386 (Massachusetts)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 225041 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
Samaritan HospitalTroy, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.c.6103061189400

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. Brian Francis Steckel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750626834
PECOS PAC ID: 6103061189
Enrollment ID: O20130321000567

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. Brian Francis Steckel 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
Brian Francis Steckel, MD
16 Olive Tree Ln,
Albany, NY 12208-1845

Ph: (518) 438-2776
Brian Francis Steckel, MD
5 Palisades Dr., Suite 200, Capital District Colon Surgeons,
Albany, NY 12205

Ph: (518) 438-2776

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