Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Galena, IL

Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Galena, Illinois. He went to University Of South Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Midwest Medical Center and his current practice location is 1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 777-1340.

Dr Kenneth L Schiffman is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036065978) 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 1760574214.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118
(815) 777-1340
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth L Schiffman
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois
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 Kenneth L Schiffman attended and graduated from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760574214
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072509058
  • Enrollment ID: I20191014000466

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth L Schiffman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760574214NPI-NPPES
036065978MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 036065978 (Illinois)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036065978 (Illinois)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Midwest Medical CenterGalena, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Midwest Medical Center569877184822

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 Kenneth L Schiffman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMidwest Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952409765
PECOS PAC ID: 5698771848
Enrollment ID: O20070301000010

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 Kenneth L Schiffman 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 Kenneth L Schiffman, MD
550 W Ogden Ave,
Hinsdale, IL 60521-3186

Ph: (630) 323-6116
Dr Kenneth L Schiffman, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118

Ph: (815) 777-1340

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