Dr Michael Nissen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in New York, NY

Dr Michael Nissen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in New York, New York. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1317 3rd Ave, First Floor, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 772-7000.

Dr Michael Nissen is licensed to practice in New York (license number 188503) 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 1609875442.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Nissen, MD
1317 3rd Ave, First Floor,
New York, NY 10021-2995
(212) 772-7000
(212) 772-7001

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Nissen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location1317 3rd 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 Michael Nissen attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609875442
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779505805
  • Enrollment ID: I20060103000625

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Nissen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609875442NPI-NPPES
161012OtherNYELDERPLAN
434294POtherNYHIP
134174737OtherNYEMPIRE BLUE CR/BLUE SH
46350COtherNYMAGNACARE
0401390OtherNYGHI
134174737OtherNYMULTIPALN
P865763OtherNYOXFORD
134174737OtherNYGUARDIAN PHCS
134174737OtherNY1199 BENEFIT FUND
2448242OtherNYAETNA USHEALTHCARE
01755637MedicaidNY
134174737OtherNYUNITED HEALTHCARE
188503B34OtherNYHEALTH FIRST
4987173005OtherNYCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 188503 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York-presbyterian HospitalNew york, NYHospital

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 Michael Nissen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMichael Nissen, Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932344389
PECOS PAC ID: 2769545581
Enrollment ID: O20090106000113

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 Michael Nissen 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 Michael Nissen, MD
240 E 82nd St, Apt. 6j,
New York, NY 10028-2703

Ph: (212) 772-7000
Dr Michael Nissen, MD
1317 3rd Ave, First Floor,
New York, NY 10021-2995

Ph: (212) 772-7000

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