Bruce J Brincko, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Crown Point, IN

Bruce J Brincko, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Northshore Health Centers Inc and his current practice location is 1275 E North St, Crown Point, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 663-9446.

Bruce J Brincko is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 07000514) 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 1487647277.

Contact Information

Bruce J Brincko, DPM
1275 E North St,
Crown Point, IN 46307-3538
(219) 663-9446
(219) 663-9450

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBruce J Brincko
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience42 Years
Location1275 E North St, Crown Point, Indiana
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:
  • Bruce J Brincko graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487647277
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800901935
  • Enrollment ID: I20101012000016

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bruce J Brincko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487647277NPI-NPPES
100168570MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0000XPodiatrist - Sports Medicine 07000514 (Indiana)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 07000514 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northshore Health Centers Inc579967123626

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. Bruce J Brincko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThe Methodist Hospitals Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720290349
PECOS PAC ID: 9638063894
Enrollment ID: O20040210000526
Provider NameNorthshore Health Centers Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114257300
PECOS PAC ID: 5799671236
Enrollment ID: O20040827000220
Provider NameAffiliated Ankle And Foot Podiatry Clinic, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073650214
PECOS PAC ID: 9638297153
Enrollment ID: O20150629002943

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. Bruce J Brincko 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
Bruce J Brincko, DPM
1275 E North St,
Crown Point, IN 46307-3538

Ph: (219) 663-9446
Bruce J Brincko, DPM
1275 E North St,
Crown Point, IN 46307-3538

Ph: (219) 663-9446

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