Joseph D Ruffo, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in West Islip, NY

Joseph D Ruffo, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in West Islip, New York. He went to New York College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 147 Norma Ave, West Islip, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 482-8710.

Joseph D Ruffo is licensed to practice in New York (license number N005680) 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 1891778882.

Contact Information

Joseph D Ruffo, DPM
147 Norma Ave,
West Islip, NY 11795-1510
(631) 482-8710
(631) 482-8711

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph D Ruffo
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience24 Years
Location147 Norma Ave, West Islip, 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:
  • Joseph D Ruffo attended and graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891778882
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/20/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739259466
  • Enrollment ID: I20080606000061

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph D Ruffo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891778882NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist N005680 (New York)Primary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery N005680 (New York)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwell Hospital Glen CoveGlen cove, NYHospital

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. Joseph D Ruffo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoseph D. Ruffo, Dpm, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174824932
PECOS PAC ID: 8224211123
Enrollment ID: O20110816000669

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. Joseph D Ruffo 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
Joseph D Ruffo, DPM
147 Norma Ave,
West Islip, NY 11795-1510

Ph: (631) 482-8710
Joseph D Ruffo, DPM
147 Norma Ave,
West Islip, NY 11795-1510

Ph: (631) 482-8710

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