Robert Chiles Alvis, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Bronx, NY

Robert Chiles Alvis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Bronx, New York. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Kidney Medical Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 3468 Park Avenue, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (914) 741-5057.

Robert Chiles Alvis is licensed to practice in New York (license number 153000) 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 1295711950.

Contact Information

Robert Chiles Alvis, MD
3468 Park Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10456
(914) 741-5057
(914) 741-1169

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Chiles Alvis
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience47 Years
Location3468 Park Avenue, 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:
  • Robert Chiles Alvis attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295711950
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628060365
  • Enrollment ID: I20040401000698

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Chiles Alvis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295711950NPI-NPPES
0004654188OtherNYAETNA NON HMO
00900252MedicaidNY
3C2734OtherNYHEALTH NET
000000077241OtherNYGHI HMO
133884168OtherNYMULTIPLAN
133884168OtherBEECH STREET
133884168OtherNYHIP
2591900OtherNYGHI PPO
8140750OtherNYCIGNA
WS816OtherNYOXFORD
004054OtherNYCONNECTICARE
3375547OtherNYAETNA HMO
132966422OtherNYUNITED HEALTH CARE
133884168OtherNYPOMCO
6X9171OtherNYBLUE CROSS ALL PLANS
133884168OtherNYEMPIRE STATE PLAN (NYS)

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 153000 (New York)Primary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 027685 (Connecticut)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York Renal AssociatesBronx, NYDialysis facility

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kidney Medical Associates Pllc569807186813

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. Robert Chiles Alvis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKidney Medical Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578933461
PECOS PAC ID: 5698071868
Enrollment ID: O20160315000505

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. Robert Chiles Alvis 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
Robert Chiles Alvis, MD
Po Box 194,
Thornwood, NY 10594

Ph: (914) 741-5057
Robert Chiles Alvis, MD
3468 Park Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10456

Ph: (914) 741-5057

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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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