Robert Edelman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Castro Valley, CA

Robert Edelman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Castro Valley, California. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Specialties Medical Group Inc. and his current practice location is 20046 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 881-8823.

Robert Edelman is licensed to practice in California (license number G46823) 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 1184832313.

Contact Information

Robert Edelman, MD
20046 Lake Chabot Rd,
Castro Valley, CA 94546-5304
(510) 881-8823
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Edelman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience46 Years
Location20046 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, 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 Edelman attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184832313
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567524952
  • Enrollment ID: I20081218000434

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Edelman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184832313NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G46823 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Specialties Medical Group Inc.15577562512

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 Edelman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Specialties Medical Group Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568030260
PECOS PAC ID: 1557756251
Enrollment ID: O20220316000612

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 Edelman 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 Edelman, MD
20046 Lake Chabot Rd,
Castro Valley, CA 94546-5304

Ph: (510) 881-8823
Robert Edelman, MD
20046 Lake Chabot Rd,
Castro Valley, CA 94546-5304

Ph: (510) 881-8823

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Mark M Cohen, M.D.
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Dr. Neha N Shah, M.D.
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Dr. Leonard P Goldschmidt, M.D.
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Practice Location: 21675 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-538-5252    Fax: 510-538-3884
Mark Lurie, M.D.
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Practice Location: 20046 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-881-8823    Fax: 510-881-2134

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