Dr Michael H Berkson, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Berwyn, IL

Dr Michael H Berkson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Berwyn, Illinois. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Forefront Dermatology and his current practice location is 3253 S Harlem Ave Ste 1a, Berwyn, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 788-3885.

Dr Michael H Berkson is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036088539) 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 1588645741.

Contact Information

Dr Michael H Berkson, MD
3253 S Harlem Ave Ste 1a,
Berwyn, IL 60402-3073
(708) 788-3885
(708) 788-6884

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael H Berkson
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience38 Years
Location3253 S Harlem Ave Ste 1a, Berwyn, 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 Michael H Berkson attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588645741
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/12/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719003896
  • Enrollment ID: I20100927000252

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael H Berkson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588645741NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 036088539 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Forefront Dermatology3779471701483

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 Michael H Berkson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameForefront Dermatology Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053783308
PECOS PAC ID: 3779471701
Enrollment ID: O20151130001424

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 Michael H Berkson 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 Michael H Berkson, MD
801 York St,
Manitowoc, WI 54220-4630

Ph: (866) 630-9882
Dr Michael H Berkson, MD
3253 S Harlem Ave Ste 1a,
Berwyn, IL 60402-3073

Ph: (708) 788-3885

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