Dr Michael Tortorici, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Elmwood Park, NJ

Dr Michael Tortorici, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Omni Eye Specialists P A and his current practice location is 619 River Dr, Phillips Eye Center, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (201) 796-2020.

Dr Michael Tortorici is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 27OA00554800) 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 1578643961.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Tortorici, OD
619 River Dr, Phillips Eye Center,
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-1317
(201) 796-2020
(201) 796-2833

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Tortorici
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location619 River Dr, Elmwood Park, New Jersey
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 Tortorici attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578643961
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608806930
  • Enrollment ID: I20050817000020

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Tortorici such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578643961NPI-NPPES
3003169OtherNJAETNA HMO
3213245OtherNJCIGNA PPO
7680708MedicaidNJ
C232G1OtherNJWELLCHOICE
P2522906OtherNJOXFORD FREEDOM
P00010562OtherNJRAILROAD MEDICARE
0323606000OtherNJAMERIHEALTH
090005448NJ01OtherNJANTHEM
2K1488OtherNJHEALTHNET
5338698OtherNJAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 27OA00554800 (New Jersey)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Omni Eye Specialists P A054715006242

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 Tortorici allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOmni Eye Specialists P A
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376593863
PECOS PAC ID: 0547150062
Enrollment ID: O20040430000950

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 Tortorici 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 Tortorici, OD
619 River Dr, Phillips Eye Center,
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-1317

Ph: (201) 796-2020
Dr Michael Tortorici, OD
619 River Dr, Phillips Eye Center,
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-1317

Ph: (201) 796-2020

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