Safwat M Awad, MD - Medicare Urology in Paterson, NJ

Safwat M Awad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Paterson, New Jersey. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. His current practice location is 703 Main St, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 754-2270.

Safwat M Awad is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA04837400) 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 1184668980.

Contact Information

Safwat M Awad, MD
703 Main St, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center,
Paterson, NJ 07503-2621
(973) 754-2270
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Physician's Profile

Full NameSafwat M Awad
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience51 Years
Location703 Main St, Paterson, New Jersey
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:
  • Safwat M Awad graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184668980
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890897532
  • Enrollment ID: I20070226000793

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Safwat M Awad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184668980NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 25MA04837400 (New Jersey)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. Safwat M Awad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt Josephs Medical Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205425519
PECOS PAC ID: 8628470325
Enrollment ID: O20210716000520

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. Safwat M Awad 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
Safwat M Awad, MD
703 Main St, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center,
Paterson, NJ 07503-2621

Ph: (973) 754-2052
Safwat M Awad, MD
703 Main St, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center,
Paterson, NJ 07503-2621

Ph: (973) 754-2270

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