Dr Howard B Kushner, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saratoga Springs, NY

Dr Howard B Kushner, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Vision Therapy" provider in Saratoga Springs, New York. His current practice location is 464 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 886-1710.

Dr Howard B Kushner is licensed to practice in New York (license number 005227) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1366550410.

Contact Information

Dr Howard B Kushner, OD
464 Maple Ave,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 886-1710
(518) 886-1392

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Howard B Kushner
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist - Vision Therapy
Location464 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366550410
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577668359
  • Enrollment ID: I20070424000277

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard B Kushner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366550410NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 005227 (New York)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 005227 (New York)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision 005227 (New York)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 005227 (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 Howard B Kushner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAlbany Troy Cataract & Laser Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336389295
PECOS PAC ID: 0941354260
Enrollment ID: O20090820000231

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 Howard B Kushner 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 Howard B Kushner, OD
464 Maple Ave,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-5508

Ph: (518) 886-1710
Dr Howard B Kushner, OD
464 Maple Ave,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Ph: (518) 886-1710

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