Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Schenectady, NY

Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Schoharie County, Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc and his current practice location is 2082 Orchard Park Dr, Schenectady, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 382-9116.

Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar is licensed to practice in New York (license number 163978) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1770556870.

Contact Information

Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar, MD
2082 Orchard Park Dr,
Schenectady, NY 12309-2237
(518) 382-9116
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gurkirpal S Nijjar
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience37 Years
Location2082 Orchard Park Dr, Schenectady, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770556870
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860797685
  • Enrollment ID: I20200601002320

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770556870NPI-NPPES
MMISMedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 163978 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cobleskill Regional HospitalCobleskill, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Schoharie County650781674110
Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc650783003112

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Entity NameSchoharie County
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508819079
PECOS PAC ID: 6507816741
Enrollment ID: O20050126000353

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar, MD
2082 Orchard Park Dr,
Schenectady, NY 12309-2237

Ph: (518) 382-9116
Dr Gurkirpal S Nijjar, MD
2082 Orchard Park Dr,
Schenectady, NY 12309-2237

Ph: (518) 382-9116

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Dr. Naseer A Chowdhrey, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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