Michael T Poshkus, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in West Warwick, RI

Michael T Poshkus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in West Warwick, Rhode Island. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Thundermist Health Center and his current practice location is 186 Providence St, West Warwick, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 615-2800.

Michael T Poshkus is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD11272) 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 1952341075.

Contact Information

Michael T Poshkus, MD
186 Providence St,
West Warwick, RI 02893-2508
(401) 615-2800
(401) 615-2805

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael T Poshkus
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location186 Providence St, West Warwick, 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:
  • Michael T Poshkus attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952341075
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698660405
  • Enrollment ID: I20040219000952

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael T Poshkus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952341075NPI-NPPES
9003199MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease MD11272 (Rhode Island)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD11272 (Rhode Island)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Kent County Memorial HospitalWarwick, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thundermist Health Center1557270477148

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. Michael T Poshkus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThundermist Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700041001
PECOS PAC ID: 1557270477
Enrollment ID: O20040211000909

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. Michael T Poshkus 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
Michael T Poshkus, MD
186 Providence St,
West Warwick, RI 02893-2508

Ph: (401) 615-2800
Michael T Poshkus, MD
186 Providence St,
West Warwick, RI 02893-2508

Ph: (401) 615-2800

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