James K Ahern, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ridgefield, CT

James K Ahern, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice James K Ahern And Dr Carol A Galban Mds, Middlesex Hospital and his current practice location is 77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 431-6342.

James K Ahern is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 023834) 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 1356385868.

Contact Information

James K Ahern, MD
77 Danbury Rd,
Ridgefield, CT 06877-4029
(203) 431-6342
(203) 438-4548



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames K Ahern
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience45 Years
Location77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, 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:
  • James K Ahern attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356385868
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688735301
  • Enrollment ID: I20081212000284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James K Ahern such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356385868NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 023834 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Danbury HospitalDanbury, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
James K Ahern And Dr Carol A Galban Mds34766141992
Middlesex Hospital5092611731202

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMiddlesex Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851350664
PECOS PAC ID: 5092611731
Enrollment ID: O20031216000518

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Entity NameJames K Ahern And Dr Carol A Galban Mds
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942470810
PECOS PAC ID: 3476614199
Enrollment ID: O20081212000306

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James K Ahern, MD
77 Danbury Rd,
Ridgefield, CT 06877-4029

Ph: (203) 431-6342
James K Ahern, MD
77 Danbury Rd,
Ridgefield, CT 06877-4029

Ph: (203) 431-6342

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Family Medicine Doctors in Ridgefield, CT

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Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 203-826-3582    Fax: 855-798-2816
Dr. Thomas V Cigno, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10 South St Ste 201, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: 203-244-7848    Fax: 203-244-5111
Wendy Maki, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 96 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: 203-438-0874    Fax: 203-438-5986
Carolann Galban, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: 203-431-6342    
Justin Guy Ford, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10 South St, Suite 101, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: 203-431-4600    Fax: 203-431-4601
Dr. Minelva Romelia Nanton Donato, M.D., PH.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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