Robert Louis Cristofaro, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Purchase, NY

Robert Louis Cristofaro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Purchase, New York. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice North Shore - Lij Medical Pc, North Shore - Lij Medical Pc and his current practice location is 3010 Westchester Ave, Suite 104, Purchase, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (914) 967-8708.

Robert Louis Cristofaro is licensed to practice in New York (license number 112796) 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 1659469641.

Contact Information

Robert Louis Cristofaro, MD
3010 Westchester Ave, Suite 104,
Purchase, NY 10577-2535
(914) 967-8708
(914) 967-5834

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Louis Cristofaro
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience53 Years
Location3010 Westchester Ave, Purchase, 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 Louis Cristofaro attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659469641
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113967381
  • Enrollment ID: I20050510000975

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Louis Cristofaro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659469641NPI-NPPES
00347411MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 112796 (New York)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 028526 (Connecticut)Secondary
207XP3100XOrthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 112796 (New York)Secondary
207XP3100XOrthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 028526 (Connecticut)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Shore - Lij Medical Pc33757015685120
North Shore - Lij Medical Pc33757015685120

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 Louis Cristofaro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Shore - Lij Medical Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053688572
PECOS PAC ID: 3375701568
Enrollment ID: O20180724000821

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 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
Robert Louis Cristofaro, MD
3010 Westchester Avenue, Suite 104,
Purchase, NY 10577-2524

Ph: (914) 967-8708
Robert Louis Cristofaro, MD
3010 Westchester Ave, Suite 104,
Purchase, NY 10577-2535

Ph: (914) 967-8708

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