Dr Eric Lichtenstein, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fresh Meadows, NY

Dr Eric Lichtenstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fresh Meadows, New York. His current practice location is 19213 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 468-9800.

Dr Eric Lichtenstein is licensed to practice in New York (license number 201291) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1598862286.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Lichtenstein, MD
19213 Union Tpke,
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366-1865
(718) 468-9800
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Lichtenstein
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location19213 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598862286
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002892742
  • Enrollment ID: I20040624001575

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Lichtenstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598862286NPI-NPPES
186114OtherNYWELLCARE
1724017OtherNYFIRST HEALTH
204B51OtherNYEMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
20129101OtherNYNEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PROVIDERS
2056471000OtherNYAMERIHEALTH HMO/POS
17P6361OtherNYNEW YORK PRESBYTRIAN
2539615OtherNYAETNA
201291-A40OtherNYHEALTHFIRST
P1958585OtherNYOXFORD
040426018533OtherNYCENTERCARE
4112463011OtherNYCIGNA
040426018533OtherNYFIDELIS
10204475OtherNYAMERIGROUP
1364086OtherNYAMERIHEALTH PPO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0110XOphthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist 201291-1 (New York)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 201291 (New York)Primary

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 Eric Lichtenstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePediatric Ophthalmology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942318563
PECOS PAC ID: 0042109670
Enrollment ID: O20070706000548

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 Eric Lichtenstein 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 Eric Lichtenstein, MD
19213 Union Tpke,
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366-1865

Ph: (718) 468-9800
Dr Eric Lichtenstein, MD
19213 Union Tpke,
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366-1865

Ph: (718) 468-9800

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