Michael Schiffman, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Danbury, CT

Michael Schiffman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Danbury, Connecticut. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc and his current practice location is 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 797-7038.

Michael Schiffman is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 029784) 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 1679592778.

Contact Information

Michael Schiffman, MD
24 Hospital Ave,
Danbury, CT 06810-6099
(203) 797-7038
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Schiffman
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience40 Years
Location24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, 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:
  • Michael Schiffman attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679592778
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325223233
  • Enrollment ID: I20110419000510

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Schiffman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679592778NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 029784 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Danbury HospitalDanbury, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc4789597691648

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Entity NameNuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407898117
PECOS PAC ID: 4789597691
Enrollment ID: O20031205000130

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael Schiffman, MD
24 Hospital Ave,
Danbury, CT 06810-6099

Ph: (203) 797-7038
Michael Schiffman, MD
24 Hospital Ave,
Danbury, CT 06810-6099

Ph: (203) 797-7038

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