Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD - Medicare in Galena, IL

Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Galena, Illinois. His current practice location is 1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 777-1340.

Dr Kenneth L Schiffman is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036065978) 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 1760574214.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118
(815) 777-1340
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth L Schiffman
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois
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 Kenneth L Schiffman attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760574214
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth L Schiffman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760574214NPI-NPPES
036065978MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 036065978 (Illinois)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036065978 (Illinois)Secondary

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 Kenneth L Schiffman 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 Kenneth L Schiffman, MD
550 W Ogden Ave,
Hinsdale, IL 60521-3186

Ph: (630) 323-6116
Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118

Ph: (815) 777-1340

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