Dr Michael James Birrer, MD PHD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Birmingham, AL

Dr Michael James Birrer, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Arkansas and his current practice location is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 934-4011.

Dr Michael James Birrer is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number L4584DP) 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 1164643714.

Contact Information

Dr Michael James Birrer, MD PHD
619 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35249-2621
(205) 934-4011
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael James Birrer
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience42 Years
Location619 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama
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:
  • Dr Michael James Birrer graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164643714
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749343697
  • Enrollment ID: I20200122002349

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael James Birrer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164643714NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology D0032598 (Maryland)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology L4584DP (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uams Medical CenterLittle rock, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Arkansas40825289551150

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. Dr Michael James Birrer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588654016
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20031219000706

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. Dr Michael James Birrer 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
Dr Michael James Birrer, MD PHD
Po Box 55310,
Birmingham, AL 35255-5310

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Dr Michael James Birrer, MD PHD
619 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35249-2621

Ph: (205) 934-4011

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