JOHN BIRKNES M.D. – NPI #1134329402
Neurological Surgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
JOHN BIRKNES is a neurological surgeon located in SCARBOROUGH, ME. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134329402 to JOHN BIRKNES on July 24, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on May 28, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN BIRKNES below.
NPI Profile for
JOHN BIRKNES
(about 19 years ago)
SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074-8926 Phone: (207) 885-0011 Fax:
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Identifiers for JOHN BIRKNES
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | AETNA | VA | 1134329402 |
| OTHER | ANTHEM BC/BS | VA | 364137 |
| OTHER | CIGNA | VA | 1134329402 |
| OTHER | MAMSI/OPTIMUM CHOICE | VA | 1134329402 |
| OTHER | MDIPA | VA | 1134329402 |
| OTHER | OPTIMA HEALTH CARE | VA | 1134329402 |
| MEDICAID | NC | 5910591 | |
| MEDICAID | VA | 1134329402 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207T00000X - Neurological Surgery (Primary) |
ME | MD23462 |
| 2086S0120X - Surgery / Pediatric Surgery |
PA | MD422479 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JOHN BIRKNES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MAINE MEDICAL CENTER22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102 - SOUTHERN MAINE HEALTH CARE1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
- MAINE MEDICAL CENTER22 BRAMHALL ST
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