Michele Ann Spirko, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Amherst, MA

Michele Ann Spirko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Amherst, Massachusetts. She went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Katherine J Atkinson Md Pc and her current practice location is 17 Research Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 549-8400.

Michele Ann Spirko is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 037752) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1558810804.

Contact Information

Michele Ann Spirko, MD
17 Research Drive,
Amherst, MA 01002-2178
(413) 549-8400
(413) 549-8409

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichele Ann Spirko
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location17 Research Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michele Ann Spirko attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558810804
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/28/2016
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709113384
  • Enrollment ID: I20190805001788

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michele Ann Spirko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558810804NPI-NPPES
110153756AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 037752 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,theNorthampton, MAHospital
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Katherine J Atkinson Md Pc60028514587

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. Michele Ann Spirko allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKatherine J Atkinson Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568598993
PECOS PAC ID: 6002851458
Enrollment ID: O20050627000024

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. Michele Ann Spirko 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
Michele Ann Spirko, MD
17 Research Drive,
Amherst, MA 01002-2178

Ph: (413) 549-8400
Michele Ann Spirko, MD
17 Research Drive,
Amherst, MA 01002-2178

Ph: (413) 549-8400

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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