Dr James Douglas Birmingham, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Ada, MI

Dr James Douglas Birmingham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Ada, Michigan. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates -mi Pllc and his current practice location is 6741 Fulton St E, Ada, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 320-5330.

Dr James Douglas Birmingham is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301072323) 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 1891811543.

Contact Information

Dr James Douglas Birmingham, MD
6741 Fulton St E,
Ada, MI 49301-9502
(616) 320-5330
(616) 320-5331



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Douglas Birmingham
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience26 Years
Location6741 Fulton St E, Ada, Michigan
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 James Douglas Birmingham attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891811543
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759367097
  • Enrollment ID: I20040628000029

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Douglas Birmingham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891811543NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 4301072323 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spectrum HealthGrand rapids, MIHospital
Metro Health HospitalWyoming, MIHospital
Holland Community HospitalHolland, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates -mi Pllc83253850089

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAmerican Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates -mi Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538655469
PECOS PAC ID: 8325385008
Enrollment ID: O20190204001976

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Douglas Birmingham, MD
6741 Fulton St E,
Ada, MI 49301-9502

Ph: (616) 320-5330
Dr James Douglas Birmingham, MD
6741 Fulton St E,
Ada, MI 49301-9502

Ph: (616) 320-5330

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