Dr Michael J Cortese, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Slingerlands, NY

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Dr Michael J Cortese, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Slingerlands, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Robco Optometry Enterprises, Llc, Capital Region Eye Specialist And Surgeon Pllc and his current practice location is 9 Vista Blvd, Suite 201, Slingerlands, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 598-0202.

Dr Michael J Cortese is licensed to practice in New York (license number 004035) 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 1508947268.

Contact Information

Dr Michael J Cortese, OD
9 Vista Blvd, Suite 201,
Slingerlands, NY 12159-2183
(518) 598-0202
(518) 598-1454

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael J Cortese
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location9 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, New York
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:
  • Dr Michael J Cortese attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508947268
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547339863
  • Enrollment ID: I20080513000269

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael J Cortese such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508947268NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 004035 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Robco Optometry Enterprises, Llc70120685702
Capital Region Eye Specialist And Surgeon Pllc86281031815

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 Michael J Cortese allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSaratoga Vitreo-retinal Ophthalmology Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316055940
PECOS PAC ID: 7719078161
Enrollment ID: O20070814000531
Provider NameGlens Falls Eye Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972532778
PECOS PAC ID: 3173696689
Enrollment ID: O20080716000692
Provider NameRobco Optometry Enterprises, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922247469
PECOS PAC ID: 7012068570
Enrollment ID: O20090624000365
Provider NameCapital Region Eye Specialist And Surgeon Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841414844
PECOS PAC ID: 8628103181
Enrollment ID: O20100323000320

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 Michael J Cortese 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 Michael J Cortese, OD
9 Vista Blvd, Suite 201,
Slingerlands, NY 12159-2183

Ph: (518) 598-0202		Dr Michael J Cortese, OD
9 Vista Blvd, Suite 201,
Slingerlands, NY 12159-2183

Ph: (518) 598-0202

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