Sheldon Lidofsky, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Providence, RI

Sheldon Lidofsky, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice University Gastroenterology, Llc and his current practice location is 33 Staniford St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 421-8800.

Sheldon Lidofsky is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 5933) 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 1447336904.

Contact Information

Sheldon Lidofsky, MD
33 Staniford St,
Providence, RI 02905-3105
(401) 421-8800
(401) 273-6510



Physician's Profile

Full NameSheldon Lidofsky
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience49 Years
Location33 Staniford St, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • Sheldon Lidofsky attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447336904
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032186598
  • Enrollment ID: I20080327000645

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sheldon Lidofsky such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447336904NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 5933 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Metrowest Medical CenterFramingham, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Gastroenterology, Llc367876280475

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Entity NameUniversity Gastroenterology, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386952612
PECOS PAC ID: 3678762804
Enrollment ID: O20110104000826

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Sheldon Lidofsky, MD
33 Staniford St,
Providence, RI 02905-3105

Ph: (401) 421-8800
Sheldon Lidofsky, MD
33 Staniford St,
Providence, RI 02905-3105

Ph: (401) 421-8800

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Karl Herman, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Kanhai Farrakhan, MD
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