Dr John M Sullivan, MD PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Buffalo, NY

Dr John M Sullivan, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Buffalo, New York. He went to Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Ophthalmology Services Inc and his current practice location is 3495 Bailey Ave, Building 20, Ms151, Va Wny Healthcare System,, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 862-6533.

Dr John M Sullivan is licensed to practice in New York (license number 207651) 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 1770694499.

Contact Information

Dr John M Sullivan, MD PHD
3495 Bailey Ave, Building 20, Ms151, Va Wny Healthcare System,,
Buffalo, NY 14215-1129
(716) 862-6533
(716) 862-6526

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John M Sullivan
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, 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 Sullivan attended and graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770694499
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769536283
  • Enrollment ID: I20090819000032

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John M Sullivan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770694499NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 207651 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Ophthalmology Services Inc610388844119

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 John M Sullivan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Ophthalmology Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093860843
PECOS PAC ID: 6103888441
Enrollment ID: O20041029000515

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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan, MD PHD
175 Kenton Pl,
Hamburg, NY 14075-4309

Ph: (716) 649-4785
Dr John M Sullivan, MD PHD
3495 Bailey Ave, Building 20, Ms151, Va Wny Healthcare System,,
Buffalo, NY 14215-1129

Ph: (716) 862-6533

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