Dr John M Eckel, MD - Medicare in Saranac Lake, NY

Dr John M Eckel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Saranac Lake, New York. His current practice location is 2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 897-2379.

Dr John M Eckel is licensed to practice in New York (license number 146561) 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 1720143209.

Contact Information

Dr John M Eckel, MD
2233 State Route 86,
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-0471
(518) 897-2379
(518) 897-2241

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John M Eckel
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, 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 John M Eckel attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720143209
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John M Eckel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720143209NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 146561 (New York)Primary

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 John M Eckel 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 John M Eckel, MD
147 Fir Way, Unit 27,
Lake Placid, NY 12946-3464

Ph: (518) 523-8903
Dr John M Eckel, MD
2233 State Route 86,
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-0471

Ph: (518) 897-2379

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Pathology Doctors in Saranac Lake, NY

Olga Voronel, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2233 State Route 86, Pathology Dept, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone: 518-897-2379    
Dr. Jolie Rene Rodriguez, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2233 State Route 86, Adirondack Medical Center - Dept. Of Pathology, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone: 518-897-2364    

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