GARETH M. LEMA MD, PHD – NPI #1982802476
Ophthalmology

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

GARETH LEMA is an ophthalmologist located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982802476 to GARETH LEMA on July 05, 2007. 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 7 years ago on Jun 12, 2019. 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 GARETH LEMA below.

NPI Profile for
GARETH M. LEMA

NPI Number
1982802476
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARETH M. LEMA
Credentials
MD, PHD
Primary location
17 E 102ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 241-0939 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1176 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 912-9191
Mailing address
1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PL # 1183
NEW YORK, NY 10029-6504
Phone: (212) 241-6987 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GARETH LEMA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICAREJ400088956
MEDICAIDNY03361828
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)
NY 260449
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology
NY 260449

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
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
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
GARETH LEMA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
      ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE
      NEW YORK, NY 10029
    • NY EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY OF MOUNT SINAI
      230 SECOND AVE
      NEW YORK, NY 10003

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