Scott Cohen, DO - Medicare Gastroenterology in Toms River, NJ

Scott Cohen, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Toms River, New Jersey. He went to Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Raso-cohen Gastroenterology Associates, Inc. and his current practice location is 129 Route 37 West, Suite 3, Toms River, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 797-3990.

Scott Cohen is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MB61467) 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 1497843288.

Contact Information

Scott Cohen, DO
129 Route 37 West, Suite 3,
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 797-3990
(732) 797-3995

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Physician's Profile

Full NameScott Cohen
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience31 Years
Location129 Route 37 West, Toms River, 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:
  • Scott Cohen attended and graduated from Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497843288
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466541214
  • Enrollment ID: I20100925000106

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott Cohen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497843288NPI-NPPES
8711801MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MB61467 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Medical CenterToms river, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Raso-cohen Gastroenterology Associates, Inc.74160213164

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. Scott Cohen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRaso-cohen Gastroenterology Associates, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558432419
PECOS PAC ID: 7416021316
Enrollment ID: O20080811000003

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. Scott Cohen 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
Scott Cohen, DO
129 Route 37 West, Suite 3,
Toms River, NJ 08755

Ph: (732) 797-3990
Scott Cohen, DO
129 Route 37 West, Suite 3,
Toms River, NJ 08755

Ph: (732) 797-3990

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