Dr Ralph Steven Feinstein, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Schenectady, NY

Dr Ralph Steven Feinstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Ellis Hospital and his current practice location is 526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 346-6121.

Dr Ralph Steven Feinstein is licensed to practice in New York (license number 154843) 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 1013948231.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph Steven Feinstein, MD
526 Altamont Ave,
Schenectady, NY 12303-1039
(518) 346-6121
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph Steven Feinstein
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, 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 Ralph Steven Feinstein graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013948231
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103846274
  • Enrollment ID: I20051205000176

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph Steven Feinstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013948231NPI-NPPES
000491913001OtherNYBSNENY
08522OtherNYMVP
10015020OtherNYCDPHP
47331OtherNYGHI/HMO
57N201OtherNYEMPIRE BC
5294344OtherNYAETNA
01160241MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 154843 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ellis Hospital5890607410194

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 Ralph Steven Feinstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEllis Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487644993
PECOS PAC ID: 5890607410
Enrollment ID: O20031103000406

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 Ralph Steven Feinstein 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 Ralph Steven Feinstein, MD
526 Altamont Ave,
Schenectady, NY 12303-1039

Ph: (518) 346-6121
Dr Ralph Steven Feinstein, MD
526 Altamont Ave,
Schenectady, NY 12303-1039

Ph: (518) 346-6121

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