Robert D Goldfien, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Richmond, CA

Robert D Goldfien, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Richmond, California. He went to University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice North East Medical Services and his current practice location is 901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 307-1500.

Robert D Goldfien is licensed to practice in California (license number G49527) 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 1003991779.

Contact Information

Robert D Goldfien, MD
901 Nevin Ave,
Richmond, CA 94801-3143
(510) 307-1500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert D Goldfien
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience43 Years
Location901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, California
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 D Goldfien attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003991779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628114204
  • Enrollment ID: I20110407000811

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert D Goldfien such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003991779NPI-NPPES
00G495270MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology G49527 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North East Medical Services4284520529108

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 D Goldfien allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710
Entity NameNorth East Medical Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093992844
PECOS PAC ID: 4284520529
Enrollment ID: O20040224001157

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 D Goldfien 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 D Goldfien, MD
1800 Harrison St Fl 7,
Oakland, CA 94612-3429

Ph: (510) 625-6262
Robert D Goldfien, MD
901 Nevin Ave,
Richmond, CA 94801-3143

Ph: (510) 307-1500

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