Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD in Coral Gables, FL - Medicare Ophthalmology

Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Coral Gables, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1966 and has 58 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 401 Miracle Mile, #301, Coral Gables, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (305) 442-9020.

Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ML0017340) 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 1972561330.

Contact Information

	Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD
	401 Miracle Mile, #301, Coral Gables, FL 33134
	(305) 442-9020
	(305) 442-8284

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky
Gender	Male
Speciality	Ophthalmology
Experience	58 Years
Location	401 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 Sanford Irwin Rakofsky graduated from medical school in 1966

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1972561330
Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2006
Last Update Date: 07/08/2007

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 7810082302
Enrollment ID: I20100908000551

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1972561330	NPI	-	NPPES
053203700	Medicaid	FL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207W00000X	Ophthalmology	ML0017340 (Florida)	Primary

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 Sanford Irwin Rakofsky allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Sanford I Rakofsky Md Pa
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1194903864 PECOS PAC ID: 0244364412 Enrollment ID: O20100810001071

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD 401 Miracle Mile, #301, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Ph: (305) 442-9020	Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD 401 Miracle Mile, #301, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Ph: (305) 442-9020

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Dr Sanford Irwin Rakofsky, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Coral Gables, FL

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Medicare Reassignments

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New book suggests foods with a low glycemic index are key to weight loss

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Coral Gables, FL