Dr Arlene Ellen Schwartz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Forest Hills, NY

Dr Arlene Ellen Schwartz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Forest Hills, New York. She went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 9808 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 520-8055.

Dr Arlene Ellen Schwartz is licensed to practice in New York (license number VUTOO5028) 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 1659338325.

Contact Information

Dr Arlene Ellen Schwartz, OD
9808 Metropolitan Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-6628
(718) 520-8055
(718) 520-8056

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Arlene Ellen Schwartz
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location9808 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, 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 Arlene Ellen Schwartz attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659338325
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628130457
  • Enrollment ID: I20090102000314

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arlene Ellen Schwartz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659338325NPI-NPPES
01435363MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist VUTOO5028 (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. Dr Arlene Ellen Schwartz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameState Of New York Comptrollers Office
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407829856
PECOS PAC ID: 0840101770
Enrollment ID: O20040514000118

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 Arlene Ellen Schwartz 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 Arlene Ellen Schwartz, OD
6944 Main St,
Flushing, NY 11367-1723

Ph: (718) 520-8055
Dr Arlene Ellen Schwartz, OD
9808 Metropolitan Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-6628

Ph: (718) 520-8055

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