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AMERICAN PHARMACY INC
NPI 1700973021
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Brooklyn, NY

Active since October 06, 2006
5524 8TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220(718) 686-1688(718) 871-1974 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2022, Jun 29, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About American Pharmacy Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AMERICAN PHARMACY INC (NPI 1700973021) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Brooklyn, New York and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Michelle Zhong, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700973021
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameAMERICAN PHARMACY INC
Location Address5524 8TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11220-3516
Mailing Address5524 8th AveBrooklyn, NY 11220-3516 · (718) 686-1688 · Fax (718) 686-0322
Phone(718) 686-1688
Fax(718) 871-1974
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichelle ZhongManager · (718) 686-1688
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1700973021 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 023659
Definition
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
5524 8TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmerican Pharmacy Inc

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01828913NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and more.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 26

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories American Pharmacy Inc carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

American Pharmacy Inc

DMEPOS supplier · Brooklyn, NY
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Accepts Medicare assignment

American Pharmacy Inc agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20634761
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1999
Supplier Location5524 8th AveBrooklyn, NY 11220
Phone(718) 686-1688
Supplier Specialties
Pharmacy Department Store

Medicare Product Categories

Epoetin
Epoetin is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO)
Immunosuppressive Drugs
Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant
Nebulizer Drugs
Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect
Oral Anticancer Drugs
FDA anticancer drugs
Oral Antiemetic Drugs
FDA antiemetic drugs
Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SUK-PING MARY LAU
Pharmacist
5524 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 686-1688
DR. ANNA CHEUNG
Pharmacist
5524 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 686-1688

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is American Pharmacy Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for American Pharmacy Inc is 1700973021. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is American Pharmacy Inc located?

American Pharmacy Inc is located at 5524 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. The listed phone number is (718) 686-1688.

What is American Pharmacy Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Does American Pharmacy Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, American Pharmacy Inc accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does American Pharmacy Inc accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and 48 other insurers list American Pharmacy Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for American Pharmacy Inc was last updated on October 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.