Dr Alfred Fast, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Niagara Falls, NY

Dr Alfred Fast, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Niagara Falls, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1964 and has 60 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. His current practice location is 620 10th St, Suite 707, Niagara Falls, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 282-5388.

Dr Alfred Fast is licensed to practice in New York (license number 122023) 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 1306952049.

Contact Information

Dr Alfred Fast, MD
620 10th St, Suite 707,
Niagara Falls, NY 14301-1841
(716) 282-5388
(716) 282-5353

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alfred Fast
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience60 Years
Location620 10th St, Niagara Falls, 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:
  • Dr Alfred Fast graduated from medical school in 1964
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306952049
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153496385
  • Enrollment ID: I20080821000562

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alfred Fast such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306952049NPI-NPPES
00050713003OtherNYBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
00632068MedicaidNY
00010053601OtherNYUNIVERA
1890012OtherNYINDEPENDENT HEALTH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 122023 (New York)Primary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 122023 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical CenterNiagara falls, NYHospital
Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health CenterLewiston, NYHospital

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 Alfred Fast 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 Alfred Fast, MD
620 10th St, Suite 707,
Niagara Falls, NY 14301-1841

Ph: (716) 282-5388
Dr Alfred Fast, MD
620 10th St, Suite 707,
Niagara Falls, NY 14301-1841

Ph: (716) 282-5388

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