Bernard D Clifford Jr, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Holyoke, MA

Bernard D Clifford Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Pioneer Valley Gastroenterology Associates Pc and his current practice location is 10 Hospital Dr, Holyoke, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 534-1124.

Bernard D Clifford Jr is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 74396) 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 1972561843.

Contact Information

Bernard D Clifford Jr, MD
10 Hospital Dr,
Holyoke, MA 01040-6612
(413) 534-1124
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBernard D Clifford Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location10 Hospital Dr, Holyoke, Massachusetts
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:
  • Bernard D Clifford Jr attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972561843
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224077383
  • Enrollment ID: I20050427001381

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bernard D Clifford Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972561843NPI-NPPES
3082059MedicaidMA
074396OtherMATUFTS
J11248OtherMABCBS
AA141137OtherMAHPHC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 74396 (Massachusetts)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 74396 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Holyoke Medical CenterHolyoke, MAHospital
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital
Baystate Wing HospitalPalmer, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pioneer Valley Gastroenterology Associates Pc42847903612

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. Bernard D Clifford Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePioneer Valley Gastroenterology Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326286998
PECOS PAC ID: 4284790361
Enrollment ID: O20090226000245

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. Bernard D Clifford Jr 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
Bernard D Clifford Jr, MD
10 Hospital Dr,
Holyoke, MA 01040-6612

Ph: (413) 534-1124
Bernard D Clifford Jr, MD
10 Hospital Dr,
Holyoke, MA 01040-6612

Ph: (413) 534-1124

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