Craig S Hecht, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Hamden, CT

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Craig S Hecht, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Hamden, Connecticut. He went to Yale University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Ct Pc and his current practice location is 2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 260, Hamden, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 248-8409.

Craig S Hecht is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 035472) 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 1558334383.

Contact Information

Craig S Hecht, MD
2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 260,
Hamden, CT 06518-3691
(203) 248-8409
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Physician's Profile

Full NameCraig S Hecht
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience36 Years
Location2200 Whitney Ave, Hamden, Connecticut
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 S Hecht attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558334383
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426156084
  • Enrollment ID: I20070605000252

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Craig S Hecht such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558334383NPI-NPPES
OQ1242OtherHEALTHNET
010035472CT01OtherCTANTHEM BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 035472 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yale-new Haven HospitalNew haven, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Ct Pc85271217552

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 S Hecht allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEar Nose And Throat Specialists Of Ct Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013058866
PECOS PAC ID: 8527121755
Enrollment ID: O20090113000875

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 S Hecht 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 S Hecht, MD
2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 260,
Hamden, CT 06518-3691

Ph: (203) 248-8409		Craig S Hecht, MD
2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 260,
Hamden, CT 06518-3691

Ph: (203) 248-8409

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