Mr James Edward Buirkle, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Old Tappan, NJ

Mr James Edward Buirkle, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Old Tappan, New Jersey. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Medical Associates Of Englewood Pc and his current practice location is 215 Old Tappan Rd, Old Tappan, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (201) 666-1000.

Mr James Edward Buirkle is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MA40068) 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 1215041140.

Contact Information

Mr James Edward Buirkle, MD
215 Old Tappan Rd,
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
(201) 666-1000
(201) 666-7610

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr James Edward Buirkle
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience44 Years
Location215 Old Tappan Rd, Old Tappan, New Jersey
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:
  • Mr James Edward Buirkle attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215041140
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567413305
  • Enrollment ID: I20050209000222

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr James Edward Buirkle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215041140NPI-NPPES
59568OtherUNITEDHLTHCR
0K4886OtherHEALTHNET
6391932004OtherCIGNA
81338OtherAMERIGROUP
4233290OtherAETNA
73D911OtherEMPIRE HLTHCR
923420OtherREFERRAL
36553OtherUSHC
DO7925OtherOXFORD
010040068NJ02OtherANTHEM HEALTH
15125OtherMASTERCARE
160908MedicaidNJ
221941517005OtherPRUDENTIAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine MA40068 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Englewood Hospital And Medical CenterEnglewood, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical Associates Of Englewood Pc1355512252526

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. Mr James Edward Buirkle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedical Associates Of Englewood Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952681918
PECOS PAC ID: 1355512252
Enrollment ID: O20110927000020

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. Mr James Edward Buirkle 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
Mr James Edward Buirkle, MD
215 Old Tappan Rd,
Old Tappan, NJ 07675

Ph: (201) 666-1000
Mr James Edward Buirkle, MD
215 Old Tappan Rd,
Old Tappan, NJ 07675

Ph: (201) 666-1000

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