Dr Susan Eckert Collins, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Poughkeepsie, NY

Dr Susan Eckert Collins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Poughkeepsie, New York. She went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Nuvance Health Medical Practice, Pc and her current practice location is 45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 454-8500.

Dr Susan Eckert Collins is licensed to practice in New York (license number 242547) 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 1518125822.

Contact Information

Dr Susan Eckert Collins, MD
45 Reade Pl,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3947
(845) 454-8500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Susan Eckert Collins
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience21 Years
Location45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, 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 Susan Eckert Collins attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518125822
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779608153
  • Enrollment ID: I20100909000560

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Susan Eckert Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518125822NPI-NPPES
03230480MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 242547 (New York)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 242547 (New York)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 242547 (New York)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vassar Brothers Medical CenterPoughkeepsie, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nuvance Health Medical Practice, Pc1658468442457

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 Susan Eckert Collins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNuvance Health Medical Practice, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437358033
PECOS PAC ID: 1658468442
Enrollment ID: O20071025000436

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 Susan Eckert Collins 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 Susan Eckert Collins, MD
1351 Route 55, Suite 200,
Lagrangeville, NY 12540-5108

Ph: (845) 475-9661
Dr Susan Eckert Collins, MD
45 Reade Pl,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3947

Ph: (845) 454-8500

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