Craig M Richter, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Huntington, NY

Craig M Richter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Huntington, New York. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sight Medical Doctors Pllc and his current practice location is 148 East Main St, Suite 101, Huntington, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 265-8780.

Craig M Richter is licensed to practice in New York (license number 198407) 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 1851308068.

Contact Information

Craig M Richter, MD
148 East Main St, Suite 101,
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 265-8780
(631) 257-5097

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCraig M Richter
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location148 East Main St, Huntington, 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:
  • Craig M Richter attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851308068
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345433868
  • Enrollment ID: I20101018000000

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Craig M Richter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851308068NPI-NPPES
113640866OtherNYNORTHSHORE LIJ IPA
3382050006OtherNYCIGNA
5021720OtherNYAET
0499025OtherNYGHI
198407-A72OtherNYHEALTHFIRST
402B01OtherNYBLUECROSS
58876POtherNYHIP
89909OtherNYVYTRA
175106OtherNYUHC
198407SOtherNYHEALTHCARE PARTNERS
01717615MedicaidNY
2716256OtherNYAET
4C0328OtherNYHEALTHNET
P687110OtherNYOXFORD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 198407 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sight Medical Doctors Pllc599193517397

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. Craig M Richter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSight Medical Doctors Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487077483
PECOS PAC ID: 5991935173
Enrollment ID: O20140310000579

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. Craig M Richter 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
Craig M Richter, MD
148 East Main St, Suite 101,
Huntington, NY 11743

Ph: (631) 265-8780
Craig M Richter, MD
148 East Main St, Suite 101,
Huntington, NY 11743

Ph: (631) 265-8780

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