Dr Joan Catherine Guevarra, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Nesconset, NY

Dr Joan Catherine Guevarra, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Nesconset, New York. She graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Apogee Medical Group, New York, Pc and her current practice location is 59a Nichols Rd, Nesconset, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 656-6940.

Dr Joan Catherine Guevarra is licensed to practice in New York (license number 244374-1) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1740476399.

Contact Information

Dr Joan Catherine Guevarra, MD
59a Nichols Rd,
Nesconset, NY 11767-2093
(631) 656-6940
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joan Catherine Guevarra
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience28 Years
Location59a Nichols Rd, Nesconset, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joan Catherine Guevarra graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740476399
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880778620
  • Enrollment ID: I20080303000644

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joan Catherine Guevarra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740476399NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 244374-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NYHospital
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Apogee Medical Group, New York, Pc458779329497

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 Joan Catherine Guevarra allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameApogee Medical Group, New York, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841520236
PECOS PAC ID: 4587793294
Enrollment ID: O20100518000664

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 Joan Catherine Guevarra 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 Joan Catherine Guevarra, MD
14a Jayne Ave,
Patchogue, NY 11772-2804

Ph: (631) 475-0222
Dr Joan Catherine Guevarra, MD
59a Nichols Rd,
Nesconset, NY 11767-2093

Ph: (631) 656-6940

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General Practice Doctors in Nesconset, NY


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