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WHITNEY CHEMIST
NPI 1972668408
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in New York, NY

Active since December 26, 2006
50 UNIVERSITY PL, NEW YORK, NY 10003(212) 473-4166(212) 598-0585 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Whitney Chemist NPPES

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

WHITNEY CHEMIST (NPI 1972668408) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in New York, New York and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists Hiten Shah, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972668408
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameNKS PHARMACY INC
Location Address50 UNIVERSITY PLNew York, NY 10003-4511
Mailing Address50 University PlNew York, NY 10003-4511 · (212) 473-4166 · Fax (212) 598-0585
Phone(212) 473-4166
Fax(212) 598-0585
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHiten ShahAuthorized Official · (212) 473-4166
Enumeration DateDecember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 2015
✔ NPI 1972668408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 022821
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.
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X
Also ListedPharmacy · Compounding PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0004X
50 UNIVERSITY PL, New York, NY 10003
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWhitney Chemist

Other Identifiers 3

Other2057981Pk
Medicare NSC1318730001
Medicaid1650357NY

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 12

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Whitney Chemists carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Whitney Chemists

DMEPOS supplier · New York, NYOperated by Nks Pharmacy Inc
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Whitney Chemists 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)20628653
Medicare Participant SinceApril 11, 2000
Supplier Location50 University PlNew York, NY 10003
Phone(212) 473-4166
Provider TypeOxygen & Equipment
Supplier Specialties
Orthotic Personnel Prosthetic Personnel Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

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
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Heat & Cold Applications
Heat therapy, Cold therapy, Heating pads
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 3

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

MARIA GARDINI
Pharmacist
50 UNIVERSITY PL
NEW YORK, NY 10003
New York County (212) 473-4166
MR. HITEN SHAH RPH
Pharmacist
50 UNIVERSITY PL
NEW YORK, NY 10003
New York County (212) 473-4177
FARO PHARMACY INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
50 UNIVERSITY PL
NEW YORK, NY 10003
New York County (212) 473-4166

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 Nks Pharmacy Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nks Pharmacy Inc is 1972668408. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Whitney Chemist.

Where is Nks Pharmacy Inc located?

Nks Pharmacy Inc is located at 50 University Pl, New York, NY 10003. The listed phone number is (212) 473-4166.

What is Nks Pharmacy Inc's specialty?

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

Does Nks Pharmacy Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

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

What insurance does Nks 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 44 other insurers list Nks 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 Nks Pharmacy Inc was last updated on April 3, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.