SYLVIA E. SOSSNER M.D. – NPI #1194710368
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

SYLVIA SOSSNER is a physician located in ALBANY, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194710368 to SYLVIA SOSSNER on September 14, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Dec 09, 2010. 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 SYLVIA SOSSNER below.

NPI Profile for
SYLVIA E. SOSSNER

NPI Number
1194710368
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SYLVIA E. SOSSNER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
16 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
2ND FLOOR
ALBANY, NY 12208-3555
Phone: (518) 262-4942 Fax: (518) 262-5291
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SYLVIA SOSSNER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNY02621456
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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)
NY 234682

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

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
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
SYLVIA SOSSNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
      43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, MAIL CODE 34
      ALBANY, NY 12208

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