Paul Ackerman, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Brooklyn, NY

Paul Ackerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 3500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 338-0909.

Paul Ackerman is licensed to practice in New York (license number 138111) 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 1306899786.

Contact Information

Paul Ackerman, MD
3500 Nostrand Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-5107
(718) 338-0909
(718) 338-0909

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul Ackerman
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience47 Years
Location3500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, 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:
  • Paul Ackerman graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306899786
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678568862
  • Enrollment ID: I20040629001418

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul Ackerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306899786NPI-NPPES
00835965MedicaidNY
542G31OtherNYBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 138111 (New York)Primary

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. Paul Ackerman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameContemporary Orthopedics Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982933164
PECOS PAC ID: 2961536479
Enrollment ID: O20100819000777

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. Paul Ackerman 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
Paul Ackerman, MD
3500 Nostrand Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-5107

Ph: (718) 338-0909
Paul Ackerman, MD
3500 Nostrand Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-5107

Ph: (718) 338-0909

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