Dr Scott Lawrence Portnoy, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Natrona Heights, PA

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Dr Scott Lawrence Portnoy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and his current practice location is 2853 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 224-4240.

Dr Scott Lawrence Portnoy is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD043503E) 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 1144221102.

Contact Information

Dr Scott Lawrence Portnoy, MD
2853 Freeport Road,
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4240
(724) 224-3197

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott Lawrence Portnoy
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location2853 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
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 Scott Lawrence Portnoy attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144221102
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315970704
  • Enrollment ID: I20051010000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott Lawrence Portnoy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144221102NPI-NPPES
100723OtherUPMC HEALTH PLAN
4550PAOtherVISION BENEFITS OF AMERIC
81633OtherHEALTH AMERICA/HEALTH ASS
MD043503EOtherCIGNA
0011990950009MedicaidPA
600838OtherBLUE CROSS
MD043503EOtherTRICARE FOR LIFE
0279190001OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE DMERC
0011990950009OtherMED PLUS/THREE RIVERS
80155OtherAETNA
180037688OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
0017322OtherDORAL VISION SERVICES
1039208OtherGATEWAY HEALTH PLAN
4550PAOtherVISION SERVICE PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD043503E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc St MargaretPittsburgh, PAHospital
Upmc MercyPittsburgh, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393735

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 Scott Lawrence Portnoy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

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 Scott Lawrence Portnoy 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 Scott Lawrence Portnoy, MD
2026 E Carson St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1902

Ph: (412) 381-1542		Dr Scott Lawrence Portnoy, MD
2853 Freeport Road,
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Ph: (724) 224-4240

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Mr. Michael B Sigal, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2853 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-224-4240    Fax: 724-224-3197

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