Dr Mohamed Ghafar, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Elmhurst, NY

Dr Mohamed Ghafar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Elmhurst, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 334-1959.

Dr Mohamed Ghafar is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD201898) 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 1043470024.

Contact Information

Dr Mohamed Ghafar, MD
7901 Broadway,
Elmhurst, NY 11373-1329
(718) 334-1959
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mohamed Ghafar
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience28 Years
Location7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, 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 Mohamed Ghafar graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043470024
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769556414
  • Enrollment ID: I20160212000738

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mohamed Ghafar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043470024NPI-NPPES
1127388MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD201898 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Queens Hospital CenterJamaica, 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. Dr Mohamed Ghafar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609120674
PECOS PAC ID: 8224282926
Enrollment ID: O20130205000439

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Entity NameMg Medical Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528511318
PECOS PAC ID: 3577846856
Enrollment ID: O20170210001805

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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 Mohamed Ghafar 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 Mohamed Ghafar, MD
7901 Broadway,
Elmhurst, NY 11373-1329

Ph: (718) 334-1959
Dr Mohamed Ghafar, MD
7901 Broadway,
Elmhurst, NY 11373-1329

Ph: (718) 334-1959

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Elmhurst, NY

Edward Rubin, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7901 Broadway, Room A1-9, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 718-334-4952    Fax: 718-334-4815
Curtis L Hardy, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9419 60th Ave, Suite D1, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 718-592-5151    Fax: 718-592-9195
Dr. Krupa Harishankar, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 614-746-2494    
Marina L Guerrero, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8246 Pettit Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 718-779-4499    Fax: 718-779-4499
Gulbahar P Donn, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8306 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 718-424-8100    Fax: 718-446-0527
Dr. Shailly Prasad, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 718-334-4000    

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