Stephen Firshein, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Hartford, CT

Stephen Firshein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Hartford, Connecticut. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Starling Physicians, Pllc and his current practice location is 85 Seymour St, Suite 901, Hartford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 246-6647.

Stephen Firshein is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 018794) 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 1467557694.

Contact Information

Stephen Firshein, MD
85 Seymour St, Suite 901,
Hartford, CT 06106-5501
(860) 246-6647
(860) 640-7067

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Firshein
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience52 Years
Location85 Seymour St, Hartford, Connecticut
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:
  • Stephen Firshein attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467557694
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446331508
  • Enrollment ID: I20100818000857

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Firshein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467557694NPI-NPPES
00118794700MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 018794 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Starling Physicians, Pllc7517863749209

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. Stephen Firshein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStarling Physicians, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467537290
PECOS PAC ID: 7517863749
Enrollment ID: O20031209000877

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. Stephen Firshein 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
Stephen Firshein, MD
2110 Silas Deane Hwy,
Rocky Hill, CT 06067-2313

Ph: (860) 258-3480
Stephen Firshein, MD
85 Seymour St, Suite 901,
Hartford, CT 06106-5501

Ph: (860) 246-6647

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