Paul Dekker, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Hartford, CT

Paul Dekker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Hartford, Connecticut. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Starling Physicians, Pllc and his current practice location is 85 Seymour St, 901, Hartford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 246-6647.

Paul Dekker is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 018722) 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 1497850614.

Contact Information

Paul Dekker, MD
85 Seymour St, 901,
Hartford, CT 06106-5501
(860) 246-6647
(860) 240-7067



Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul Dekker
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience54 Years
Location85 Seymour St, Hartford, 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:
  • Paul Dekker attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497850614
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264513423
  • Enrollment ID: I20100818000174

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul Dekker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497850614NPI-NPPES
06144079008MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 018722 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Starling Physicians, Pllc7517863749204

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Paul Dekker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStarling Physicians, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467537290
PECOS PAC ID: 7517863749
Enrollment ID: O20031209000877

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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. Paul Dekker 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
Paul Dekker, MD
2110 Silas Deane Hwy,
Rocky Hill, CT 06067-2313

Ph: (860) 258-3480
Paul Dekker, MD
85 Seymour St, 901,
Hartford, CT 06106-5501

Ph: (860) 246-6647

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