Dr James Pasternack, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bloomfield, CT

Dr James Pasternack, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bloomfield, Connecticut. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Primary Eye Care Center, Pc and his current practice location is 4 Northwestern Dr, Bloomfield, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 243-2020.

Dr James Pasternack is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 031616) 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 1104824572.

Contact Information

Dr James Pasternack, MD
4 Northwestern Dr,
Bloomfield, CT 06002-3444
(860) 243-2020
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Pasternack
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location4 Northwestern Dr, Bloomfield, Connecticut
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 James Pasternack attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104824572
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244227916
  • Enrollment ID: I20040427000133

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Pasternack such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104824572NPI-NPPES
001316167MedicaidCT
P00202831OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 031616 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Primary Eye Care Center, Pc30725007432

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 James Pasternack allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrimary Eye Care Center, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073687984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072500743
Enrollment ID: O20040427000115

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 James Pasternack 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 James Pasternack, MD
4 Northwestern Dr,
Bloomfield, CT 06002-3444

Ph: (860) 243-2020
Dr James Pasternack, MD
4 Northwestern Dr,
Bloomfield, CT 06002-3444

Ph: (860) 243-2020

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Bloomfield, CT

Dr. James J. Castner, M.D.
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Practice Location: 4 Northwestern Dr, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-243-2020    
Dr. Peter Clifford Donshik, M.D.,
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Practice Location: 47 Jolley Dr, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-286-5448    Fax: 860-286-5549
Helen Denise Newton, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 701 Cottage Grove Road, Suite A110, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-242-8300    
Dr. Prasad B Panthagani, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Cottage Grove Rd, Suite B210, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-242-9090    Fax: 860-242-9191
Dr. Kevin Dinowitz, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4 Northwestern Dr, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-243-2020    

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