Dr Richard A Bernstein, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Hamden, CT

Dr Richard A Bernstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Hamden, Connecticut. He went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc and his current practice location is 9 Washington Ave Fl 1a, Hamden, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 865-6784.

Dr Richard A Bernstein is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 029313) 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 1558367086.

Contact Information

Dr Richard A Bernstein, MD
9 Washington Ave Fl 1a,
Hamden, CT 06518-3267
(203) 865-6784
(203) 865-6788

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard A Bernstein
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location9 Washington Ave Fl 1a, Hamden, Connecticut
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 Richard A Bernstein attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558367086
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062307549
  • Enrollment ID: I20081114000335

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard A Bernstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558367086NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 029313 (Connecticut)Secondary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 029313 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc7315850039162

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 Richard A Bernstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameConnecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235181389
PECOS PAC ID: 7315850039
Enrollment ID: O20031110000220

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 Richard A Bernstein 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 Richard A Bernstein, MD
9 Washington Ave Fl 1a,
Hamden, CT 06518-3267

Ph: (203) 865-6784
Dr Richard A Bernstein, MD
9 Washington Ave Fl 1a,
Hamden, CT 06518-3267

Ph: (203) 865-6784

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