William J Starbird, MD - Medicare Family Practice in North Branch, MI

William J Starbird, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in North Branch, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Marlette Regional Hospital and his current practice location is 4000 Huron St, North Branch, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (810) 688-3048.

William J Starbird is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301407209) 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 1629172069.

Contact Information

William J Starbird, MD
4000 Huron St,
North Branch, MI 48461-8664
(810) 688-3048
(810) 688-2640

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam J Starbird
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location4000 Huron St, North Branch, Michigan
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:
  • William J Starbird attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629172069
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577727551
  • Enrollment ID: I20120605000154

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William J Starbird such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629172069NPI-NPPES
0D410160OtherMIMEDICARE GROUP NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4301407209 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marlette Regional HospitalMarlette, MIHospital
Mclaren Lapeer RegionLapeer, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Marlette Regional Hospital397140812116

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. William J Starbird allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarlette Regional Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235333931
PECOS PAC ID: 3971408121
Enrollment ID: O20031202000143
Entity NameMarlette Regional Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871797571
PECOS PAC ID: 3971408121
Enrollment ID: O20070714000020

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. William J Starbird 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
William J Starbird, MD
4000 Huron St,
North Branch, MI 48461-8664

Ph: (810) 688-3048
William J Starbird, MD
4000 Huron St,
North Branch, MI 48461-8664

Ph: (810) 688-3048

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Family Medicine Doctors in North Branch, MI

Antonio Dicarlo,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4000 Huron St, North Branch, MI 48461
Phone: 810-688-3048    Fax: 877-848-0921
Dr. Daniel E Tackabury, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3789 Huron St, North Branch, MI 48461
Phone: 810-688-3093    Fax: 810-688-3964

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