Dr Hugo J Villanueva, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Bronx, NY

Dr Hugo J Villanueva, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Bronx, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Ydr Geriatrics And Nephrology, Llp and his current practice location is 4141 Carpenter Ave, Renal Unit, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 920-9041.

Dr Hugo J Villanueva is licensed to practice in New York (license number 211742) 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 1689760795.

Contact Information

Dr Hugo J Villanueva, MD
4141 Carpenter Ave, Renal Unit,
Bronx, NY 10466-2600
(718) 920-9041
(718) 920-9043

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hugo J Villanueva
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience40 Years
Location4141 Carpenter Ave, Bronx, 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 Hugo J Villanueva graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689760795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789728379
  • Enrollment ID: I20100222000565

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hugo J Villanueva such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689760795NPI-NPPES
7X3671OtherNYBLUE CROSS
211742OtherHIP
01948145MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 211742 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Montefiore Medical CenterBronx, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ydr Geriatrics And Nephrology, Llp92340209837

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 Hugo J Villanueva allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameYdr Geriatrics & Nephrology, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417020058
PECOS PAC ID: 9234020983
Enrollment ID: O20040322001916

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 Hugo J Villanueva 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 Hugo J Villanueva, MD
Po Box 1239,
Scarsdale, NY 10583-9239

Ph: (914) 636-8591
Dr Hugo J Villanueva, MD
4141 Carpenter Ave, Renal Unit,
Bronx, NY 10466-2600

Ph: (718) 920-9041

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