Dr Gretchen L Byrkit, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Decatur, IL

Dr Gretchen L Byrkit, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Decatur, Illinois. She went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Womens Health Care Specialists Of Decatur Llc and her current practice location is One Memorial Dr, Ste 216, Decatur, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 875-5574.

Dr Gretchen L Byrkit is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036098445) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1104800044.

Contact Information

Dr Gretchen L Byrkit, MD
One Memorial Dr, Ste 216,
Decatur, IL 62526-6322
(217) 875-5574
(217) 875-5724

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gretchen L Byrkit
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience28 Years
LocationOne Memorial Dr, Decatur, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gretchen L Byrkit attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104800044
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224001888
  • Enrollment ID: I20110602000392

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gretchen L Byrkit such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104800044NPI-NPPES
036098445MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036098445 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Memorial HospitalDecatur, ILHospital
Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, ILHospital
St Marys HospitalDecatur, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Womens Health Care Specialists Of Decatur Llc35777404062

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 Gretchen L Byrkit allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameWomens Health Care Specialists Of Decatur Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124327598
PECOS PAC ID: 3577740406
Enrollment ID: O20110602000069

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 Gretchen L Byrkit 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 Gretchen L Byrkit, MD
One Memorial Dr, Ste 216,
Decatur, IL 62526-6322

Ph: (217) 875-5574
Dr Gretchen L Byrkit, MD
One Memorial Dr, Ste 216,
Decatur, IL 62526-6322

Ph: (217) 875-5574

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