IRA A. BIRD MD – NPI #1801843099
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.
IRA BIRD is a surgeon located in BRUNSWICK, ME. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801843099 to IRA BIRD on May 31, 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 11 years ago on Jan 19, 2015. 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 IRA BIRD below.
NPI Profile for
IRA A. BIRD
(more than 20 years ago)
SUITE 2550
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011 Phone: (207) 373-1707 Fax: (207) 373-1467
SUITE 2550
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011-2653 Phone: (207) 373-1707 Fax: (207) 373-1467
Identifiers for IRA BIRD
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | ME | 432213599 |
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) |
ME | 016946 |
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
IRA BIRD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MAINE MEDICAL CENTER22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102 - MID COAST HOSPITAL123 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
- MAINE MEDICAL CENTER22 BRAMHALL ST
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