Dr Vijay K Battu, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in New York, NY

Dr Vijay K Battu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in New York, New York. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Smart Medical Pllc and his current practice location is 150 East 56 Street, Suite 1a, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 755-8808.

Dr Vijay K Battu is licensed to practice in New York (license number 188012) 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 1396844080.

Contact Information

Dr Vijay K Battu, MD
150 East 56 Street, Suite 1a,
New York, NY 10022
(212) 755-8808
(212) 755-1789

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vijay K Battu
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location150 East 56 Street, New York, 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 Vijay K Battu attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396844080
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911964275
  • Enrollment ID: I20050103000394

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vijay K Battu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396844080NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 188012 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ny Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount SinaiNew york, NYHospital

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 Vijay K Battu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVijay K Battu Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730291998
PECOS PAC ID: 0749247096
Enrollment ID: O20041217000639
Entity NameSmart Medical Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902237233
PECOS PAC ID: 0648400028
Enrollment ID: O20140304001360

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 Vijay K Battu 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 Vijay K Battu, MD
150 East 56 Street, Suite 1a,
New York, NY 10022

Ph: (212) 755-8808
Dr Vijay K Battu, MD
150 East 56 Street, Suite 1a,
New York, NY 10022

Ph: (212) 755-8808

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