Every facility that provides a service which is reimbursable under the provisions of title XVIII of the Social Security Act shall make application to be an approved provider of such services pursuant to such title. If approved, the facility shall participate in such program and make appropriate claims for payment in any instance in which a patient is eligible for benefits under such program.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 § 400.7