Dr Neal Sheldon Birnbaum, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in San Francisco, CA

Dr Neal Sheldon Birnbaum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in San Francisco, California. He graduated from medical school in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Pacific Rheumatology Associates Medical Group and his current practice location is 2100 Webster St, Ste 112, San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 923-3060.

Dr Neal Sheldon Birnbaum is licensed to practice in California (license number C36561) 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 1437142882.

Contact Information

Dr Neal Sheldon Birnbaum, MD
2100 Webster St, Ste 112,
San Francisco, CA 94115-2373
(415) 923-3060
(415) 749-0841

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Neal Sheldon Birnbaum
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience54 Years
Location2100 Webster St, San Francisco, California
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 Neal Sheldon Birnbaum graduated from medical school in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437142882
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698857415
  • Enrollment ID: I20080508000289

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Neal Sheldon Birnbaum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437142882NPI-NPPES
GR0046000MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology C36561 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness CampusSan francisco, CAHospital
California Pacific Medical Ctr-davies Campus HospSan francisco, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacific Rheumatology Associates Medical Group02443120644

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 Neal Sheldon Birnbaum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacific Rheumatology Associates Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770576431
PECOS PAC ID: 0244312064
Enrollment ID: O20080131000397

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 Neal Sheldon Birnbaum 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 Neal Sheldon Birnbaum, MD
2100 Webster St, Ste 112,
San Francisco, CA 94115-2373

Ph: (415) 923-3060
Dr Neal Sheldon Birnbaum, MD
2100 Webster St, Ste 112,
San Francisco, CA 94115-2373

Ph: (415) 923-3060

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