Iftikhar A Syed, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Schenectady, NY

Iftikhar A Syed, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ellis Hospital and his current practice location is 1201 Nott Street, Suite 104, Schenectady, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 370-1814.

Iftikhar A Syed is licensed to practice in New York (license number 1428081) 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 1457457855.

Contact Information

Iftikhar A Syed, MD
1201 Nott Street, Suite 104,
Schenectady, NY 12308-2589
(518) 370-1814
(518) 370-1830

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Physician's Profile

Full NameIftikhar A Syed
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience52 Years
Location1201 Nott Street, Schenectady, 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:
  • Iftikhar A Syed graduated from medical school in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457457855
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173615424
  • Enrollment ID: I20101021000203

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Iftikhar A Syed such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457457855NPI-NPPES
IS082L0610OtherNYEMPIRE BLUE CROSS
000406335004OtherNYCOMMUNITY BLUE
00486168MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 1428081 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ellis Hospital5890607410194

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. Iftikhar A Syed 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

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. Iftikhar A Syed 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
Iftikhar A Syed, MD
1201 Nott Street, Suite 104,
Schenectady, NY 12308-2589

Ph: (518) 370-1814
Iftikhar A Syed, MD
1201 Nott Street, Suite 104,
Schenectady, NY 12308-2589

Ph: (518) 370-1814

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