Herbert Reich, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Niskayuna, NY

Herbert Reich, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Niskayuna, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bassett Healthcare and his current practice location is 213 Agostino Ave, Niskayuna, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 369-1873.

Herbert Reich is licensed to practice in New York (license number 180315-1) 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 1033110689.

Contact Information

Herbert Reich, MD
213 Agostino Ave,
Niskayuna, NY 12309-1331
(518) 369-1873
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Physician's Profile

Full NameHerbert Reich
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location213 Agostino Ave, Niskayuna, 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:
  • Herbert Reich attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033110689
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830236785
  • Enrollment ID: I20091026000201

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Herbert Reich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033110689NPI-NPPES
01665163MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 73386 (Connecticut)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 180315-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bassett HealthcareCooperstown, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bassett Healthcare3779488325676

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. Herbert Reich allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEllis Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487644993
PECOS PAC ID: 5890607410
Enrollment ID: O20031103000406
Entity NameMary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083664221
PECOS PAC ID: 3779488325
Enrollment ID: O20031205000553

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. Herbert Reich 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
Herbert Reich, MD
213 Agostino Ave,
Niskayuna, NY 12309-1331

Ph: (518) 369-1873
Herbert Reich, MD
213 Agostino Ave,
Niskayuna, NY 12309-1331

Ph: (518) 369-1873

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Niskayuna, NY


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