Dr Ghassan Joseph Samara, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in East Setauket, NY

Dr Ghassan Joseph Samara, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in East Setauket, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Stony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati and his current practice location is 37 Research Way, East Setauket, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 444-4545.

Dr Ghassan Joseph Samara is licensed to practice in New York (license number 210732) 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 1295754588.

Contact Information

Dr Ghassan Joseph Samara, MD
37 Research Way,
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 444-4545
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ghassan Joseph Samara
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience35 Years
Location37 Research Way, East Setauket, 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 Ghassan Joseph Samara graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295754588
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375736663
  • Enrollment ID: I20101019000942

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ghassan Joseph Samara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295754588NPI-NPPES
01865970MedicaidNY
75L291OtherNYEMPIRE BC.BS
5416621OtherNYAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 210732 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suny/stony Brook University HospitalStony brook, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati034514374988

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 Ghassan Joseph Samara allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGuthrie Medical Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134178635
PECOS PAC ID: 6002728656
Enrollment ID: O20031103000220
Entity NameStony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063468536
PECOS PAC ID: 0345143749
Enrollment ID: O20040202000318

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 Ghassan Joseph Samara 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 Ghassan Joseph Samara, MD
P.o. Box 1559,
Stony Brook, NY 11790

Ph: () -
Dr Ghassan Joseph Samara, MD
37 Research Way,
East Setauket, NY 11733

Ph: (631) 444-4545

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Otolaryngology Doctors in East Setauket, NY

Dr. Abbas Ali Younes, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 37 Research Way, East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-4545    
Dr. Melissa M. Mortensen-welch, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 37 Research Way, Stony Brook Surgical Associates, East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-4121    Fax: 631-444-4189
Dr. Denise Monte, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 37 Research Way, East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-4545    
Dr. Arnold Katz, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 37 Research Way, East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-4545    

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