Dr Rishi Balkissoon, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Rochester, NY

Dr Rishi Balkissoon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Rochester, New York. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester and his current practice location is 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 341-9640.

Dr Rishi Balkissoon is licensed to practice in New York (license number 280557) 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 1285868604.

Contact Information

Dr Rishi Balkissoon, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665,
Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 341-9640
(585) 341-0600

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rishi Balkissoon
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience15 Years
Location601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, 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 Rishi Balkissoon attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285868604
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2009
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800044587
  • Enrollment ID: I20151001001395

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rishi Balkissoon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285868604NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0801XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma 280557 (New York)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 280557 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Highland HospitalRochester, NYHospital
Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester7012909161116

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 Rishi Balkissoon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346251758
PECOS PAC ID: 7012909161
Enrollment ID: O20040331000382

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 Rishi Balkissoon 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 Rishi Balkissoon, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665,
Rochester, NY 14642

Ph: (585) 341-9640
Dr Rishi Balkissoon, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665,
Rochester, NY 14642

Ph: (585) 341-9640

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