Dr David Lessing, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in South Plainfield, NJ

Dr David Lessing, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in South Plainfield, New Jersey. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc and his current practice location is 2509 Park Ave, Suite 2a, South Plainfield, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (908) 226-8900.

Dr David Lessing is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA04790300) 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 1376565747.

Contact Information

Dr David Lessing, MD
2509 Park Ave, Suite 2a,
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-5300
(908) 226-8900
(908) 226-8960

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Lessing
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience46 Years
Location2509 Park Ave, South Plainfield, New Jersey
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 David Lessing attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376565747
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547432221
  • Enrollment ID: I20111003000494

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Lessing such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376565747NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 25MA04790300 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jfk Medical CenterEdison, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc91330325191166

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 David Lessing allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215989249
PECOS PAC ID: 9133032519
Enrollment ID: O20031111000524
Entity NameOrthopedic Associates Of Central Jersey Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386767127
PECOS PAC ID: 7719891936
Enrollment ID: O20031113000025

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 David Lessing 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 David Lessing, MD
2509 Park Ave, Suite 2a,
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-5300

Ph: (908) 226-8900
Dr David Lessing, MD
2509 Park Ave, Suite 2a,
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-5300

Ph: (908) 226-8900

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