Dr Robert I Appel, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Glen Cove, NY

Dr Robert I Appel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Glen Cove, New York. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 34 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 676-0210.

Dr Robert I Appel is licensed to practice in New York (license number 153123) 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 1730140518.

Contact Information

Dr Robert I Appel, MD
34 Forest Ave,
Glen Cove, NY 11542-2111
(516) 676-0210
(516) 759-3307

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert I Appel
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience51 Years
Location34 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, 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 Robert I Appel attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730140518
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466343264
  • Enrollment ID: I20040322001461

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert I Appel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730140518NPI-NPPES
0677840001OtherNYHEALTHNOW
180002729OtherNYRR MEDICARE
00823134MedicaidNY
AS1128OtherNYOXFORD
153123OtherNYHIP
0067944OtherNYGHI
153123A75OtherNYHEALTHFIRST

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 153123 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Queens Hospital CenterJamaica, NYHospital

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 Robert I Appel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Island Ophthalmology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316214729
PECOS PAC ID: 2961661467
Enrollment ID: O20120301000649

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 Robert I Appel 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 Robert I Appel, MD
34 Forest Ave,
Glen Cove, NY 11542-2111

Ph: (516) 676-0210
Dr Robert I Appel, MD
34 Forest Ave,
Glen Cove, NY 11542-2111

Ph: (516) 676-0210

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Glen Cove, NY

Ms. Sima Doshi-carnevale, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 189 Forest Ave Ste 2c, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: 516-674-3000    Fax: 516-674-3017
Dr. Anthony Girardi, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8 Medical Plz, Suite 201, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: 516-676-4596    Fax: 516-674-0502
Dr. Jonathan Todd Wesson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8 Medical Plz, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: 516-676-4596    Fax: 516-674-0502
Philip Bonanno, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 70 Glen St Ste 380, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: 516-671-5676    
Scott A Verni, MD.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 189 Forest Ave Ste 2c, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: 516-674-3000    Fax: 516-674-3017

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