Joseph D Locker, MD - Medicare Pathology in Bronx, NY

Joseph D Locker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology" physician in Bronx, New York. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and his current practice location is Mmc - Dept. Of Pathology, 1300 Morris Pk. Ave., Rm. 123, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 430-3422.

Joseph D Locker is licensed to practice in New York (license number 212944) 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 1568542066.

Contact Information

Joseph D Locker, MD
Mmc - Dept. Of Pathology, 1300 Morris Pk. Ave., Rm. 123,
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-3422
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph D Locker
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience49 Years
LocationMmc - Dept. Of Pathology, Bronx, 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:
  • Joseph D Locker attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568542066
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365536109
  • Enrollment ID: I20130328000076

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph D Locker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568542066NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology 212944 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, 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. Joseph D Locker 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. Joseph D Locker 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
Joseph D Locker, MD
21 Berkeley Ln,
Scarsdale, NY 10583-2403

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Joseph D Locker, MD
Mmc - Dept. Of Pathology, 1300 Morris Pk. Ave., Rm. 123,
Bronx, NY 10461

Ph: (718) 430-3422

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