Dr Robert Joseph Johnson, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Watertown, NY

Dr Robert Joseph Johnson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Watertown, New York. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Samaritan Medical Center and his current practice location is 1571 Washington St, Suite 201, Watertown, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 782-1650.

Dr Robert Joseph Johnson is licensed to practice in New York (license number 226827) 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 1538195615.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Joseph Johnson, MD
1571 Washington St, Suite 201,
Watertown, NY 13601-9304
(315) 782-1650
(315) 788-8547

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Joseph Johnson
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience46 Years
Location1571 Washington St, Watertown, 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 Joseph Johnson attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538195615
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385738871
  • Enrollment ID: I20070914000051

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Joseph Johnson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538195615NPI-NPPES
02361237MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 226827 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Samaritan Medical Center8123914876122

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 Joseph Johnson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSamaritan Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598713745
PECOS PAC ID: 8123914876
Enrollment ID: O20040227000525

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 Joseph Johnson 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 Joseph Johnson, MD
1571 Washington St, Suite 201,
Watertown, NY 13601-9304

Ph: (315) 782-1650
Dr Robert Joseph Johnson, MD
1571 Washington St, Suite 201,
Watertown, NY 13601-9304

Ph: (315) 782-1650

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Watertown, NY


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