THOMAS BILFINGER M.D. – NPI #1780602730
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

THOMAS BILFINGER is a surgeon located in STONY BROOK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780602730 to THOMAS BILFINGER on July 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 THOMAS BILFINGER below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS BILFINGER

NPI Number
1780602730
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS BILFINGER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, L5
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Phone: (631) 444-2565 Fax:
Mailing address
P.O. BOX 1559
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS BILFINGER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNANY4476852
OTHEREMPIRE BC.BSNY03F08
MEDICAIDNY01110392
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
NY

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