Dr Harold Alberto Fernandez, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Stony Brook, NY

Dr Harold Alberto Fernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Stony Brook, New York. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice North Shore - Lij Medical Pc and his current practice location is 100 Nicolls Rd, Hsc L19-080, Stony Brook, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 444-1820.

Dr Harold Alberto Fernandez is licensed to practice in New York (license number 197070) 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 1720196546.

Contact Information

Dr Harold Alberto Fernandez, MD
100 Nicolls Rd, Hsc L19-080,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191
(631) 444-1820
(631) 444-8963



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Harold Alberto Fernandez
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience31 Years
Location100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, 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 Harold Alberto Fernandez attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720196546
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840472106
  • Enrollment ID: I20110308000175

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Harold Alberto Fernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720196546NPI-NPPES
02176396MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 197070 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Peconic Bay Homehealth ServicesRiverhead, NYHome health agency
Ns/lij Hs Southside HospitalBay shore, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Shore - Lij Medical Pc33757015685099

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Entity NameNorth Shore - Lij Medical Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053688572
PECOS PAC ID: 3375701568
Enrollment ID: O20120220000262

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Harold Alberto Fernandez, MD
100 Nicolls Rd, Hsc L19-080,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191

Ph: (631) 444-1820
Dr Harold Alberto Fernandez, MD
100 Nicolls Rd, Hsc L19-080,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191

Ph: (631) 444-1820

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Stony Brook, NY

Dr. Vinay Manohar Tak, MD, FRCS(ED), FACS
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Stony Brook Hospital, 100 Nichols Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-2034    Fax: 631-444-8947
Dr. James Roy Taylor Jr., M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Nicolls Rd, Hsc L19-080, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-1820    Fax: 631-444-8963
Dr. Frank Seifert, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: University Hospital, L5, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-2565    
Dr. Jonathan Price, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 Nicolls Road, Hsc L19, Room 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-3875    
Dr. Allison J Mclarty, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: University Hospital, L5, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-2565    
Dr. Henry J Tannous, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-1820    Fax: 631-444-8963
Maroun Barbar Yammine, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 101 Nicolls Rd, Health Sciences Center,, Level 19, Rm 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-1820    Fax: 631-444-8963

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