Dr Afsana Amir, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Dr Afsana Amir, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Brooklyn, New York. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2021 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Bensonhurst Family Vision Corp and her current practice location is 2142 86th St, Brooklyn, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 372-5144.

Dr Afsana Amir is licensed to practice in New York (license number 009490) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1629734967.

Contact Information

Dr Afsana Amir, OD
2142 86th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11214-3214
(718) 372-5144
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Afsana Amir
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience3 Years
Location2142 86th St, Brooklyn, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Afsana Amir attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629734967
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/11/2021
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537558093
  • Enrollment ID: I20211123000578

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Afsana Amir such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629734967NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 009490 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bensonhurst Family Vision Corp36784636842

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. Dr Afsana Amir allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameBensonhurst Family Vision Corp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447228333
PECOS PAC ID: 3678463684
Enrollment ID: O20171106002191

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. Dr Afsana Amir 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
Dr Afsana Amir, OD
1472 43rd St Apt D3,
Brooklyn, NY 11219-1626

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Dr Afsana Amir, OD
2142 86th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11214-3214

Ph: (718) 372-5144

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