Dr Robert J Kennedy, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Schenectady, NY

Dr Robert J Kennedy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Schenectady, New York. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kennedy Ophthalmic Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 1675 Providence Avenue, Schenectady, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 377-3439.

Dr Robert J Kennedy is licensed to practice in New York (license number 1589361) 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 1801817424.

Contact Information

Dr Robert J Kennedy, MD
1675 Providence Avenue,
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3439
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert J Kennedy
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location1675 Providence Avenue, Schenectady, 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 J Kennedy attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801817424
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163315615
  • Enrollment ID: I20040211001013

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert J Kennedy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801817424NPI-NPPES
000405575002OtherBS
00864755MedicaidNY
10001042OtherCDPHP
17111OtherMVP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 1589361 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kennedy Ophthalmic Associates Pllc60027095572

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 J Kennedy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKennedy Ophthalmic Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215150552
PECOS PAC ID: 6002709557
Enrollment ID: O20040206000677

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 J Kennedy 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 J Kennedy, MD
1675 Providence Avenue,
Schenectady, NY 12309

Ph: (518) 377-3439
Dr Robert J Kennedy, MD
1675 Providence Avenue,
Schenectady, NY 12309

Ph: (518) 377-3439

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Schenectady, NY

Dr. John J Kennedy Jr., MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1675 Providence Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309
Phone: 518-377-3439    Fax: 518-377-0436
Franklin B Longo, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1201 Nott Street, Suite 105, Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone: 518-374-0483    Fax: 518-374-0515
Dr. Susan A Kessler-schwartz, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Mcclellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: 518-344-7527    Fax: 518-377-2069
Glenn William Thompson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1675 Providence Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309
Phone: 518-377-3439    Fax: 518-377-0436
Lynn Eileen Boler, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Mcclellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: 518-382-1130    Fax: 518-382-1173
Dr. Philip Andrew Fraterrigo,
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Mcclellan St, St. Clare's Medical Arts Building, Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: 518-382-1130    Fax: 518-382-1173

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