Joseph Louis Cristofaro, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in New York, NY

Joseph Louis Cristofaro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in New York, New York. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, Pc and his current practice location is 210 E 64th St, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 434-2878.

Joseph Louis Cristofaro is licensed to practice in New York (license number 175396-1) 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 1174685424.

Contact Information

Joseph Louis Cristofaro, MD
210 E 64th St,
New York, NY 10087-0001
(212) 434-2878
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Louis Cristofaro
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience37 Years
Location210 E 64th St, 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:
  • Joseph Louis Cristofaro attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174685424
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769666247
  • Enrollment ID: I20110407000171

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Louis Cristofaro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174685424NPI-NPPES
01630639MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 175396-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lenox Hill HospitalNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, Pc1153602453796

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 Louis Cristofaro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePhysicians Of University Hospital Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417901323
PECOS PAC ID: 5890877542
Enrollment ID: O20080204000002
Entity NameNorth Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417401266
PECOS PAC ID: 1153602453
Enrollment ID: O20161228001498

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 Louis Cristofaro 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 Louis Cristofaro, MD
Po Box 26642,
New York, NY 10087-6642

Ph: (201) 804-2800
Joseph Louis Cristofaro, MD
210 E 64th St,
New York, NY 10087-0001

Ph: (212) 434-2878

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