Dr John Birk, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Farmington, CT

Dr John Birk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Farmington, Connecticut. He went to Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Connecticut Health Center and his current practice location is 263 Farmington Ave, Gastroenterology Associates, Farmington, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 679-3238.

Dr John Birk is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 046228) 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 1609801547.

Contact Information

Dr John Birk, MD
263 Farmington Ave, Gastroenterology Associates,
Farmington, CT 06030-0001
(860) 679-3238
(860) 679-1217



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Birk
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience38 Years
Location263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, Connecticut
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 John Birk attended and graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609801547
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810066875
  • Enrollment ID: I20080516000022

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Birk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609801547NPI-NPPES
1609801547MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 046228 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Dempsey HospitalFarmington, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Connecticut Health Center3678472016523

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUniversity Of Connecticut Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720083769
PECOS PAC ID: 3678472016
Enrollment ID: O20040106000105

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John Birk is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Birk, MD
263 Farmington Ave, Provider Enrollment,
Farmington, CT 06030-2212

Ph: (860) 679-7503
Dr John Birk, MD
263 Farmington Ave, Gastroenterology Associates,
Farmington, CT 06030-0001

Ph: (860) 679-3238

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Farmington, CT

Maroun Sfeir,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030
Phone: 860-679-2980    Fax: 860-679-4334
Andrew Arnold, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
Phone: 860-679-3245    Fax: 860-679-1867
Dr. Neelam Tailor, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
Phone: 860-679-4763    Fax: 860-479-4624
Dr. David K. Bowers, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-679-4477    Fax: 860-679-1025
Scott R Allen, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
Phone: 860-679-4477    Fax: 860-679-1025
Carl D Malchoff, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
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Beatriz R Esayag-tendler, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
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