Dr Scott Edward Blinkoff, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Tucson, AZ

Dr Scott Edward Blinkoff, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Arizona Gastroenterology Ltd and his current practice location is 7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 742-4139.

Dr Scott Edward Blinkoff is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 21877) 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 1699751545.

Contact Information

Dr Scott Edward Blinkoff, MD
7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2307
(520) 742-4139
(520) 742-9618



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott Edward Blinkoff
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience37 Years
Location7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona
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 Scott Edward Blinkoff attended and graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699751545
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840482170
  • Enrollment ID: I20110208000981

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott Edward Blinkoff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699751545NPI-NPPES
1Z0231OtherAZHEALTHNET
AZ0369750OtherAZBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AZ
153601MedicaidAZ
700226OtherAZAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 21877 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Medical CenterTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arizona Gastroenterology Ltd65078422349

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Entity NameArizona Gastroenterology Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043297690
PECOS PAC ID: 6507842234
Enrollment ID: O20040624001529

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Scott Edward Blinkoff, MD
7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2307

Ph: (520) 742-4139
Dr Scott Edward Blinkoff, MD
7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2307

Ph: (520) 742-4139

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