Dr James S Gaffney, MD - Medicare Neurology in Ithaca, NY

Dr James S Gaffney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Ithaca, New York. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Cayuga Medical Associates Pc and his current practice location is 8 Brentwood Dr, Suite B, Ithaca, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (607) 273-6757.

Dr James S Gaffney is licensed to practice in New York (license number 165512) 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 1316949522.

Contact Information

Dr James S Gaffney, MD
8 Brentwood Dr, Suite B,
Ithaca, NY 14850-1871
(607) 273-6757
(607) 273-2854

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James S Gaffney
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience40 Years
Location8 Brentwood Dr, Ithaca, 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 James S Gaffney attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316949522
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486747888
  • Enrollment ID: I20110112000533

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James S Gaffney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316949522NPI-NPPES
01335900MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 165512 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cayuga Medical Center At IthacaIthaca, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cayuga Medical Associates Pc6709897960217

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 S Gaffney allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCayuga Medical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525455
PECOS PAC ID: 6709897960
Enrollment ID: O20060601000199

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 S Gaffney 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 S Gaffney, MD
905 Hanshaw Road, Suit A,
Ithaca, NY 14850-1871

Ph: (607) 273-6757
Dr James S Gaffney, MD
8 Brentwood Dr, Suite B,
Ithaca, NY 14850-1871

Ph: (607) 273-6757

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