Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Coral Gables, FL

Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Coral Gables, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1966 and has 58 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 401 Miracle Mile, #301, Coral Gables, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (305) 442-9020.

Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ML0017340) 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 1972561330.

Contact Information

Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD
401 Miracle Mile, #301,
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 442-9020
(305) 442-8284

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience58 Years
Location401 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida
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 Sanford Irwin Rakofsky graduated from medical school in 1966
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972561330
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810082302
  • Enrollment ID: I20100908000551

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972561330NPI-NPPES
053203700MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ML0017340 (Florida)Primary

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 Sanford Irwin Rakofsky allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanford I Rakofsky Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194903864
PECOS PAC ID: 0244364412
Enrollment ID: O20100810001071

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 Sanford Irwin Rakofsky 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 Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD
401 Miracle Mile, #301,
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Ph: (305) 442-9020
Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD
401 Miracle Mile, #301,
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Ph: (305) 442-9020

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