Rufus Collea, MD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Albany, NY

Rufus Collea, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Albany, New York. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice New York Oncology Hematology Pc and his current practice location is 43 New Scotland Ave, Mail Code 7, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 262-6696.

Rufus Collea is licensed to practice in New York (license number 228083) 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 1205822012.

Contact Information

Rufus Collea, MD
43 New Scotland Ave, Mail Code 7,
Albany, NY 12208-3412
(518) 262-6696
(518) 262-6770



Physician's Profile

Full NameRufus Collea
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience27 Years
Location43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, 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:
  • Rufus Collea attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205822012
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880584929
  • Enrollment ID: I20040319001164

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rufus Collea such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205822012NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 228083 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Hospice, Inc, TheRensselaer, NYHospice
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New York Oncology Hematology Pc307240622272

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Entity NameNew York Oncology Hematology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609863448
PECOS PAC ID: 3072406222
Enrollment ID: O20040203000652

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rufus Collea, MD
43 New Scotland Ave, Mail Code 7,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-6696
Rufus Collea, MD
43 New Scotland Ave, Mail Code 7,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-6696

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