Dr Fernando Jose Checo Jr, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Plainview, NY

Dr Fernando Jose Checo Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Plainview, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Central Orthopedic Group L L P and his current practice location is 651 Old Country Rd, Suite 200, Plainview, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 681-8822.

Dr Fernando Jose Checo Jr is licensed to practice in New York (license number 264851-1) 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 1942489950.

Contact Information

Dr Fernando Jose Checo Jr, MD
651 Old Country Rd, Suite 200,
Plainview, NY 11803-4938
(516) 681-8822
(516) 681-3332



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Fernando Jose Checo Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location651 Old Country Rd, Plainview, 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 Fernando Jose Checo Jr graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942489950
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395915201
  • Enrollment ID: I20120710000640

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Fernando Jose Checo Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942489950NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 264851-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New York University Langone Medical CenterNew york, NYHospital
Plainview HospitalPlainview, NYHospital
Mount Sinai South NassauOceanside, NYHospital
Mercy Medical CenterRockville centre, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Central Orthopedic Group L L P337543236221

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Entity NameThe Central Orthopedic Group L L P
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669694394
PECOS PAC ID: 3375432362
Enrollment ID: O20040315001485

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Fernando Jose Checo Jr, MD
651 Old Country Rd, Suite 200,
Plainview, NY 11803-4938

Ph: (516) 681-8822
Dr Fernando Jose Checo Jr, MD
651 Old Country Rd, Suite 200,
Plainview, NY 11803-4938

Ph: (516) 681-8822

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Plainview, NY

Dr. Evan Green, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: 760-490-7392    
Dr. Mitchell Todd Keschner, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 651 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: 516-681-8822    Fax: 516-681-3332
Dr. David Thomas Zitner, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 651 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: 516-681-8822    Fax: 516-681-3332
Dr. Stelios Alfred Koutsoumbelis, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 651 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
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Dr. Scott Silverberg, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 651 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: 516-681-8822    Fax: 516-681-3332
Dr. Santosh J Mathen, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 651 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
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Dr. Jorge Baez, MD
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Practice Location: 651 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803
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