Dr Ricardo Avelino Desousa, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Elmira, NY

Dr Ricardo Avelino Desousa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Elmira, New York. He went to University Of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Cape Cod Anesthesia Associates, Inc and his current practice location is 600 Roe Ave, Elmira, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (607) 737-4100.

Dr Ricardo Avelino Desousa is licensed to practice in New York (license number 251896-1) 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 1194963116.

Contact Information

Dr Ricardo Avelino Desousa, MD
600 Roe Ave,
Elmira, NY 14905-1629
(607) 737-4100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ricardo Avelino Desousa
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience19 Years
Location600 Roe Ave, Elmira, 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 Ricardo Avelino Desousa attended and graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194963116
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/29/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143370379
  • Enrollment ID: I20150625001131

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ricardo Avelino Desousa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194963116NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 251896-1 (New York)Primary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 262030 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cape Cod HealthcareHyannis, MAHospital
Falmouth HospitalFalmouth, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cape Cod Anesthesia Associates, Inc074926093344

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 Ricardo Avelino Desousa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCape Cod Anesthesia Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659308021
PECOS PAC ID: 0749260933
Enrollment ID: O20040720000910

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 Ricardo Avelino Desousa 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 Ricardo Avelino Desousa, MD
1051 Chatham Ln,
Elmira, NY 14905-2149

Ph: (413) 376-8727
Dr Ricardo Avelino Desousa, MD
600 Roe Ave,
Elmira, NY 14905-1629

Ph: (607) 737-4100

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