Dr Melvin Rosenwasser, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in New York, NY

Dr Melvin Rosenwasser, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand" physician in New York, New York. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York, Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. and his current practice location is 161 Fort Washington Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 305-4565.

Dr Melvin Rosenwasser is licensed to practice in New York (license number 132075) 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 1962434720.

Contact Information

Dr Melvin Rosenwasser, MD
161 Fort Washington Ave, 2nd Floor,
New York, NY 10032-3729
(212) 305-4565
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melvin Rosenwasser
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience48 Years
Location161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, 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 Melvin Rosenwasser attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962434720
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496741613
  • Enrollment ID: I20040422001496

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melvin Rosenwasser such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962434720NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 132075 (New York)Secondary
2086S0105XSurgery - Surgery Of The Hand 132075 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York-presbyterian HospitalNew york, NYHospital
Holy Name Medical CenterTeaneck, NJHospital
Hospital For Special SurgeryNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York85279725461895
Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C.337567413845

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 Melvin Rosenwasser allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTrustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982993184
PECOS PAC ID: 8527972546
Enrollment ID: O20040407001360
Entity NameTrustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508266347
PECOS PAC ID: 8527972546
Enrollment ID: O20151201002613

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 Melvin Rosenwasser 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 Melvin Rosenwasser, MD
622 W 168th St Ph 11,
New York, NY 10087-6691

Ph: (212) 305-7319
Dr Melvin Rosenwasser, MD
161 Fort Washington Ave, 2nd Floor,
New York, NY 10032-3729

Ph: (212) 305-4565

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