Richard A Altwerger, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Castleton, NY

Richard A Altwerger, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Castleton, New York. He went to New York College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Richard Altwerger Dpm Pc, Collar City Podiatry Llp and his current practice location is 1528 Columbia Tpke, Suite102, Castleton, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 479-3338.

Richard A Altwerger is licensed to practice in New York (license number N0031701) 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 1407837990.

Contact Information

Richard A Altwerger, DPM
1528 Columbia Tpke, Suite102,
Castleton, NY 12033-9584
(518) 479-3338
(518) 479-3358

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard A Altwerger
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience44 Years
Location1528 Columbia Tpke, Castleton, 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:
  • Richard A Altwerger attended and graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407837990
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628972015
  • Enrollment ID: I20040126000362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard A Altwerger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407837990NPI-NPPES
00703957MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery N0031701 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan HospitalTroy, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard Altwerger Dpm Pc00421144313
Collar City Podiatry Llp28605924662

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. Richard A Altwerger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRichard Altwerger Dpm Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689687337
PECOS PAC ID: 0042114431
Enrollment ID: O20031126000462
Provider NameCollar City Podiatry Llp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457362352
PECOS PAC ID: 2860592466
Enrollment ID: O20070711000889

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. Richard A Altwerger 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
Richard A Altwerger, DPM
1528 Columbia Tpke, Suite102,
Castleton, NY 12033-9584

Ph: (518) 479-3338
Richard A Altwerger, DPM
1528 Columbia Tpke, Suite102,
Castleton, NY 12033-9584

Ph: (518) 479-3338

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Podiatrist in Castleton, NY

Richard Altwerger Dpm, Pc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 77 Miller Road, Suite 202, Castleton, NY 12033
Phone: 518-479-3338    Fax: 518-479-3358

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