HOWARD SILCOFF M.D. – NPI #1730135963
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

HOWARD SILCOFF is a physician located in DRYDEN, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730135963 to HOWARD SILCOFF on May 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for HOWARD SILCOFF below.

NPI Profile for
HOWARD SILCOFF

NPI Number
1730135963
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HOWARD SILCOFF
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5 EVERGREEN STREET
DRYDEN, NY 13053
Phone: (607) 844-5251 Fax: (607) 844-4288
Mailing address
111 E 14TH ST
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY 14903-1303
Phone: (607) 734-9539 Fax: (607) 734-6293
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NY 207202

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
HOWARD SILCOFF is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA
      101 DATES DRIVE
      ITHACA, NY 14850
    • GUTHRIE CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      134 HOMER AVENUE
      CORTLAND, NY 13045
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • VNS ITHACA TOMPKINS CO CHHA
      138 CECIL A MALONE DRIVE
      ITHACA, NY 14850
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICARE & PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES
      172 EAST KING ROAD
      ITHACA, NY 14850

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