Dr Richard W Desmond, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Astoria, NY

Dr Richard W Desmond, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Astoria, New York. He went to Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice New York University and his current practice location is 2318 31st St, Astoria, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 204-2200.

Dr Richard W Desmond is licensed to practice in New York (license number 161151) 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 1710939020.

Contact Information

Dr Richard W Desmond, MD
2318 31st St,
Astoria, NY 11105-2765
(718) 204-2200
(718) 204-2218

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard W Desmond
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience43 Years
Location2318 31st St, Astoria, 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 Richard W Desmond attended and graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710939020
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103012489
  • Enrollment ID: I20101129000688

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard W Desmond such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710939020NPI-NPPES
01033554MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 161151 (New York)Secondary
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 161151 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vns Of Ny Home Care ChhaNew york, NYHome health agency
New York University Langone Medical CenterNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New York University13552324224495

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 W Desmond allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNew York University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285826438
PECOS PAC ID: 1355232422
Enrollment ID: O20081202000185

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 W Desmond 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 W Desmond, MD
2318 31st St,
Astoria, NY 11105-2765

Ph: (718) 204-2200
Dr Richard W Desmond, MD
2318 31st St,
Astoria, NY 11105-2765

Ph: (718) 204-2200

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