COLIN PRENSKY – NPI #1255682217
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

COLIN PRENSKY is an ophthalmologist located in PITTSBURGH, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255682217 to COLIN PRENSKY on September 30, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0107X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 COLIN PRENSKY below.

NPI Profile for
COLIN PRENSKY

NPI Number
1255682217
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
COLIN PRENSKY
Primary location
203 LOTHROP ST FL 8
EEINS, 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH FLOORS
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213-2548
Phone: (412) 647-2200 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist (Primary)		 PA MD464387
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PA

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
600 GRANT ST,
PITTSBURGH, PA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI - Graduated 2012
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
COLIN PRENSKY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UPMC MERCY
      1400 LOCUST STREET
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

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