Dr Gary Richard Finkelstein, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Streator, IL

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Dr Gary Richard Finkelstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Streator, Illinois. He went to R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Gary Finkelstein Md Eye Associates Sc and his current practice location is 102 W Elm St, Streator, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 672-4600.

Dr Gary Richard Finkelstein is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-073239) 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 1962475939.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Richard Finkelstein, MD
102 W Elm St,
Streator, IL 61364-2127
(815) 672-4600
(815) 672-3333

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Richard Finkelstein
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location102 W Elm St, Streator, Illinois
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 Gary Richard Finkelstein attended and graduated from R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962475939
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/04/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729056049
  • Enrollment ID: I20040924000363

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Richard Finkelstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962475939NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036073239 (Illinois)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 036-073239 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ottawa Regional Hospital Dba Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl CtrOttawa, ILHospital

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 Gary Richard Finkelstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGary Finkelstein Md Eye Associates Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629185376
PECOS PAC ID: 2567430879
Enrollment ID: O20040923000454
Entity NameFinkelstein Eye Care, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073374187
PECOS PAC ID: 2567808777
Enrollment ID: O20240311001981

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 Gary Richard Finkelstein 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 Gary Richard Finkelstein, MD
102 W Elm St,
Streator, IL 61364-2127

Ph: (815) 672-4600		Dr Gary Richard Finkelstein, MD
102 W Elm St,
Streator, IL 61364-2127

Ph: (815) 672-4600

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Dr. Robert Patrick Pode, D.O.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 102 W Elm St, Streator, IL 61364
Phone: 815-672-4600    Fax: 815-672-3333

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