Dr Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Riverdale, GA

Dr Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Riverdale, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 86 Upper Riverdale Rd, Suite 100, Riverdale, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 996-4844.

Dr Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 018778) 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 1740284736.

Contact Information

Dr Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein, MD
86 Upper Riverdale Rd, Suite 100,
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 996-4844
(770) 907-0884

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience50 Years
Location86 Upper Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, Georgia
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 Brasiliano Akstein graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740284736
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305011602
  • Enrollment ID: I20140228001948

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740284736NPI-NPPES
GRP925OtherGAMEDICARE GROUP NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 018778 (Georgia)Primary

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 Brasiliano Akstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAkstein Eye Center, Asc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073796389
PECOS PAC ID: 7214071950
Enrollment ID: O20111209000604

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 Brasiliano Akstein 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 Brasiliano Akstein, MD
86 Upper Riverdale Rd, Suite 100,
Riverdale, GA 30274

Ph: (770) 996-4844
Dr Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein, MD
86 Upper Riverdale Rd, Suite 100,
Riverdale, GA 30274

Ph: (770) 996-4844

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