Jennifer Higgins, OT - Medicare Occupational Therapist in Rensselaer, NY

Jennifer Higgins, OT is a medicare enrolled "Occupational Therapist" provider in Rensselaer, New York. Her current practice location is 2 Empire Dr, Rensselaer, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 286-4990.

Jennifer Higgins is licensed to practice in New York (license number 013315) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1467482059.

Contact Information

Jennifer Higgins, OT
2 Empire Dr,
Rensselaer, NY 12144-5730
(518) 286-4990
(518) 286-4988

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJennifer Higgins
GenderFemale
SpecialityOccupational Therapist
Location2 Empire Dr, Rensselaer, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467482059
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557626272
  • Enrollment ID: I20180530002844

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jennifer Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467482059NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225X00000XOccupational Therapist 013315 (New York)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. Jennifer Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSamaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043267727
PECOS PAC ID: 6507770070
Enrollment ID: O20031118000782

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. Jennifer Higgins 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
Jennifer Higgins, OT
2 Empire Dr,
Rensselaer, NY 12144-5730

Ph: (518) 286-4990
Jennifer Higgins, OT
2 Empire Dr,
Rensselaer, NY 12144-5730

Ph: (518) 286-4990

Reviews and Comments


Occupational Therapist in Rensselaer, NY

Kathryn Tara Rimawi, OT
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2 Empire Dr Ste 202, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518-286-4990    
Peter Patrick Martin, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 24 Oak Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518-331-8898    Fax: 518-283-6799
Ms. Dawn Marie Osuch,
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 50 Elm St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518-210-3873    
Penny Hammer, OT
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2 Empire Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518-286-4990    Fax: 518-286-4988
Mary C Caprotti, OT
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2 Empire Dr Ste 202, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518-286-4990    Fax: 518-286-4988
Mrs. Lauren Anne Macdonald, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 48 Deer Haven Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518-286-3147    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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