Dr Russell W Cohen, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Oceanside, NY

Dr Russell W Cohen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Oceanside, New York. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice South Nassau Dermatology Pc and his current practice location is 258 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 766-0345.

Dr Russell W Cohen is licensed to practice in New York (license number 16709-1) 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 1538167242.

Contact Information

Dr Russell W Cohen, MD
258 Merrick Rd,
Oceanside, NY 11572-1427
(516) 766-0345
(516) 255-5353

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Russell W Cohen
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience39 Years
Location258 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, 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 Russell W Cohen attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538167242
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/07/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082747357
  • Enrollment ID: I20100806000574

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell W Cohen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538167242NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 16709-1 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Nassau Dermatology Pc428452535312

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 Russell W Cohen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Nassau Dermatology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144272899
PECOS PAC ID: 4284525353
Enrollment ID: O20040320000503

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 Russell W Cohen 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 Russell W Cohen, MD
258 Merrick Rd,
Oceanside, NY 11572-1427

Ph: (516) 766-0345
Dr Russell W Cohen, MD
258 Merrick Rd,
Oceanside, NY 11572-1427

Ph: (516) 766-0345

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Dermatology Doctors in Oceanside, NY

Dr. Eve Lowenstein, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 258 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
Phone: 516-255-0684    
Dr. Michael Cohen, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 258 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
Phone: 516-766-0345    Fax: 516-255-5353
Dr. Barrett Eisenstat, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 258 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
Phone: 516-766-0345    
Dr. Craig Kornreich, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 258 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
Phone: 516-766-0345    Fax: 516-255-5353
Elie B Lowenstein, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 258 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
Phone: 516-766-0345    Fax: 516-634-0196
Dr. William Lefing, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2940 Lower Lincoln Ave, Oceanside, NY 11572
Phone: 516-678-3966    

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