Dr Ira J Schmelkin, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Westfield, MA

Dr Ira J Schmelkin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Westfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Baystate Medical Practices Inc, Berkshire Faculty Services Inc and his current practice location is 115 W Silver St, Westfield, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 562-4456.

Dr Ira J Schmelkin is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 56902) 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 1699746602.

Contact Information

Dr Ira J Schmelkin, MD
115 W Silver St,
Westfield, MA 01085-3628
(413) 562-4456
(413) 568-4211

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ira J Schmelkin
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience40 Years
Location115 W Silver St, Westfield, Massachusetts
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 Ira J Schmelkin graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699746602
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507825585
  • Enrollment ID: I20041006000072

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ira J Schmelkin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699746602NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 56902 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MAHospital
Fairview HospitalGreat barrington, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baystate Medical Practices Inc59916029711008
Berkshire Faculty Services Inc8224068424232

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. Dr Ira J Schmelkin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaystate Medical Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548205909
PECOS PAC ID: 5991602971
Enrollment ID: O20040225000080
Entity NameBerkshire Faculty Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548212939
PECOS PAC ID: 8224068424
Enrollment ID: O20050817001122

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. Dr Ira J Schmelkin 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
Dr Ira J Schmelkin, MD
115 W Silver St,
Westfield, MA 01085-3628

Ph: (413) 562-4456
Dr Ira J Schmelkin, MD
115 W Silver St,
Westfield, MA 01085-3628

Ph: (413) 562-4456

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