Dr Alexandra Pappas, MD, MS - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lake Katrine, NY

Dr Alexandra Pappas, MD, MS is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Lake Katrine, New York. She went to Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Optum Medical Care Pc and her current practice location is 1561 Route 9w, Lake Katrine, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 231-5600.

Dr Alexandra Pappas is licensed to practice in New York (license number 243328) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1295854925.

Contact Information

Dr Alexandra Pappas, MD, MS
1561 Route 9w,
Lake Katrine, NY 12449-5410
(845) 231-5600
(845) 202-6267

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alexandra Pappas
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location1561 Route 9w, Lake Katrine, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alexandra Pappas attended and graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295854925
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709933757
  • Enrollment ID: I20090409000279

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexandra Pappas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295854925NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 243328 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optum Medical Care Pc9931013240961

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. Dr Alexandra Pappas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOptum Medical Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982643003
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013240
Enrollment ID: O20031119000321

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. Dr Alexandra Pappas 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
Dr Alexandra Pappas, MD, MS
110 S Bedford Rd, Caremount Medical Pc,
Mount Kisco, NY 10549-3446

Ph: (914) 241-1050
Dr Alexandra Pappas, MD, MS
1561 Route 9w,
Lake Katrine, NY 12449-5410

Ph: (845) 231-5600

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Lake Katrine, NY

Dr. Gary I Povill, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1561 Route 9w, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Phone: 845-231-5600    Fax: 845-231-5489

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