Dr Safak Reka, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Brooklyn, NY

Dr Safak Reka, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. She is a member of the group practice University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. and her current practice location is 450 Clarkson Ave, Suite A, Brooklyn, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 270-1112.

Dr Safak Reka is licensed to practice in New York (license number 207320-1) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1538154844.

Contact Information

Dr Safak Reka, MD
450 Clarkson Ave, Suite A,
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056
(718) 270-1112
(718) 270-3107

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Safak Reka
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience48 Years
Location450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Safak Reka graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538154844
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/27/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618021700
  • Enrollment ID: I20090825000319

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Safak Reka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538154844NPI-NPPES
02267678MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 207320-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suny/downstate University Hospital Of BrooklynBrooklyn, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.0749192284155

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 Safak Reka allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366506271
PECOS PAC ID: 0749192284
Enrollment ID: O20040401000120

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 Safak Reka 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 Safak Reka, MD
450 Clarkson Ave, Box 1262,
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056

Ph: (718) 270-8867
Dr Safak Reka, MD
450 Clarkson Ave, Suite A,
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056

Ph: (718) 270-1112

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