Philip S Kwait, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Elmhurst, NY

Philip S Kwait, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Elmhurst, New York. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Advantagecare Physicians Pc and his current practice location is 88-31 55th Avenue, Suite 201, Elmhurst, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 899-6600.

Philip S Kwait is licensed to practice in New York (license number 188513) 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 1134104136.

Contact Information

Philip S Kwait, MD
88-31 55th Avenue, Suite 201,
Elmhurst, NY 11373-4686
(718) 899-6600
(718) 606-3881



Physician's Profile

Full NamePhilip S Kwait
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location88-31 55th Avenue, 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:
  • Philip S Kwait attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134104136
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103837844
  • Enrollment ID: I20060510000057

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Philip S Kwait such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134104136NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 188513 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advantagecare Physicians Pc2365735008321

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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. Philip S Kwait allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdvantagecare Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336578772
PECOS PAC ID: 2365735008
Enrollment ID: O20160719000446

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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. Philip S Kwait 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
Philip S Kwait, MD
55 Water St, 2nd Floor Cred Dept,
New York, NY 10041-0004

Ph: (646) 680-2888
Philip S Kwait, MD
88-31 55th Avenue, Suite 201,
Elmhurst, NY 11373-4686

Ph: (718) 899-6600

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