Dr John Schifferdecker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Vernon, CT

Dr John Schifferdecker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Vernon, Connecticut. He went to Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Prohealth Physicians Pc and his current practice location is 554 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 875-6700.

Dr John Schifferdecker is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 033016) 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 1255344123.

Contact Information

Dr John Schifferdecker, MD
554 Talcottville Rd,
Vernon, CT 06066-2310
(860) 875-6700
(860) 870-6140



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Schifferdecker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience48 Years
Location554 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, 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 Schifferdecker attended and graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255344123
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183764293
  • Enrollment ID: I20091222000347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Schifferdecker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255344123NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 033016 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Visiting Nurse & Health Services Of ConnecticutVernon, CTHospice
Manchester Memorial HospitalManchester, CTHospital
Rockville General HospitalRockville, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prohealth Physicians Pc1355246950236

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Entity NameProhealth Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720194053
PECOS PAC ID: 1355246950
Enrollment ID: O20031205000602

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Schifferdecker, MD
4 Farm Springs Rd, Prohealth Physicians,
Farmington, CT 06032-2573

Ph: (860) 284-5200
Dr John Schifferdecker, MD
554 Talcottville Rd,
Vernon, CT 06066-2310

Ph: (860) 875-6700

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