Dr Chukwuemeka K Efobi, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Mt Vernon, NY

Dr Chukwuemeka K Efobi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Mt Vernon, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice St Joseph's Hospital Yonkers and his current practice location is 60 S 3rd Ave, Mt Vernon, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (914) 699-6070.

Dr Chukwuemeka K Efobi is licensed to practice in New York (license number 218236) 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 1427135862.

Contact Information

Dr Chukwuemeka K Efobi, MD
60 S 3rd Ave,
Mt Vernon, NY 10550-3313
(914) 699-6070
(914) 699-8295

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chukwuemeka K Efobi
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience31 Years
Location60 S 3rd Ave, Mt Vernon, 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 Chukwuemeka K Efobi graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427135862
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608002357
  • Enrollment ID: I20131202001144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chukwuemeka K Efobi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427135862NPI-NPPES
02104621MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 218236 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Joseph's Hospital Yonkers054715617650

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 Chukwuemeka K Efobi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt Joseph's Hospital Yonkers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356316921
PECOS PAC ID: 0547156176
Enrollment ID: O20040223000340

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 Chukwuemeka K Efobi 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 Chukwuemeka K Efobi, MD
30 Albermarle Ave,
New Rochelle, NY 10801-2001

Ph: (914) 576-1415
Dr Chukwuemeka K Efobi, MD
60 S 3rd Ave,
Mt Vernon, NY 10550-3313

Ph: (914) 699-6070

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