DR. MICHAEL DINKELS M.D.
NPI 1043457674
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Albany, NY

Active since January 20, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1971 WESTERN AVE # 197, ALBANY, NY 12203(518) 360-1526(518) 407-5679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 13, 2021, Mar 4, 2021, Nov 26, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Michael Dinkels M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MICHAEL DINKELS M.D. (NPI 1043457674) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (247721) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary's Healthcare, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043457674
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL DINKELSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1971 WESTERN AVE # 197Albany, NY 12203-5066
Mailing Address1971 Western Ave # 197Albany, NY 12203-5066 · (518) 360-1526 · Fax (518) 407-5679
Fax(518) 407-5679
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1043457674 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 247721
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 247721 (NY)
1971 WESTERN AVE # 197, Albany, NY 12203

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1100 Park StGlens Falls, NY 12801-4413 · Phone (518) 926-1000
Location 21768 Business Center Dr Ste 100Reston, VA 20190-5359 · Phone (800) 762-9244

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Dinkels M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557544756
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110325000282, I20210204001966
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

10

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Dinkels reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Care Medicine
1971 WESTERN AVE # 197
Albany, NY 12203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1444 WESTERN AVENUE SUITE C, ST. PETER'S FAMILY MEDICINE
Albany, NY 12203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 742 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
427 GUY PARK AVE, ST MARYS HEALTHCARE PRIMARY CARE DEPT
Amsterdam, NY 12010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St. Mary's Healthcare
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
100 PARK ST
Glens Falls, NY 12801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
169 RIVERSIDE DR
Binghamton, NY 13905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 386 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
309 COUNTY ROUTE 47 STE 4
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
110 W 6TH ST
Oswego, NY 13126
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
336 DEERFIELD RD
Boone, NC 28607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and New York enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1861031544 (New York)
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
Geriatric Medicine
8439 VALLEY BLVD
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and New York enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1487694352 (New York)
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • 85 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Telehealth consultation, critical care, subsequent, physicians typically spend 50 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth G0509
A telehealth consultation for critical care is a virtual meeting with a doctor for ongoing critical health issues. It involves a 50-minute session where the physician connects with the patient and other healthcare providers to discuss and manage the patient's condition. This method ensures safe, convenient care.
233 services73 patients
Telehealth consultation, critical care, initial , physicians typically spend 60 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth G0508
A telehealth consultation for critical care is a virtual meeting with a physician, typically lasting 60 minutes. Here, the doctor assesses your health condition, provides guidance, and communicates with other care providers, all through digital platforms. It's a safe, convenient way to receive critical care.
110 services103 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
61 services61 patients
Telehealth consultation, critical care, initial , physicians typically spend 60 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth G0508
A telehealth consultation for critical care is a virtual meeting with a physician, typically lasting 60 minutes. Here, the doctor assesses your health condition, provides guidance, and communicates with other care providers, all through digital platforms. It's a safe, convenient way to receive critical care.
31 services28 patients
Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth G0408
A follow-up inpatient consultation is a service where your doctor checks on your health progress after initial treatment. It's complex and typically takes about 35 minutes via telehealth, which means you'll talk to your doctor remotely, using technology.
18 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Mary's Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Amsterdam, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330047
Location427 Guy Park AvenueAmsterdam, NY 12010 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake

Acute Care Hospitals · Saranac Lake, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330079
Location2233 State Route 86, PO Box 471Saranac Lake, NY 12983 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340051
Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1971 WESTERN AVE # 197
ALBANY, NY 12203

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Dinkels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Dinkels is 1043457674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2009.

Where is Michael Dinkels located?

Michael Dinkels practices at 1971 Western Ave # 197, Albany, NY 12203. The listed phone number is (518) 360-1526.

What is Michael Dinkels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Michael Dinkels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Dinkels is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Dinkels's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Dinkels reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Critical Care Telemedicine, PLLC (Albany, NY), St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. (Albany, NY), St Marys Healthcare (Amsterdam, NY), Glens Falls Hospital Inc. (Glens Falls, NY), Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Binghamton, NY) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Dinkels's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Dinkels accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Michael Dinkels as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Michael Dinkels affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Dinkels is affiliated with St Mary's Healthcare, Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake and Watauga Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Dinkels was last updated on March 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.