Dr Ralph Paternoster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Dr Ralph Paternoster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bronx, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1250 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 597-3530.

Dr Ralph Paternoster is licensed to practice in New York (license number UT004171) 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 1922079359.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph Paternoster, OD
1250 Pelham Pkwy S,
Bronx, NY 10461-1006
(718) 597-3530
(718) 239-6244

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph Paternoster
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location1250 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, 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 Ralph Paternoster attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922079359
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365526555
  • Enrollment ID: I20080227000069

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph Paternoster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922079359NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist UT004171 (New York)Primary

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 Ralph Paternoster 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 Ralph Paternoster, OD
1250 Pelham Pkwy S,
Bronx, NY 10461-1006

Ph: (718) 597-3530
Dr Ralph Paternoster, OD
1250 Pelham Pkwy S,
Bronx, NY 10461-1006

Ph: (718) 597-3530

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