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ROBERT H BIRKHAHN MD
NPI 1366497455
Emergency Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
90.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
506 6TH ST, THE METHODIST HOSPITAL, BROOKLYN, NY 11215(718) 780-3159(610) 617-6280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Jun 3, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Robert H Birkhahn Md NPPES

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

ROBERT H BIRKHAHN MD (NPI 1366497455) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (211504) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366497455
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT H BIRKHAHNCredential: MD
Location Address506 6TH ST, THE METHODIST HOSPITALBrooklyn, NY 11215
Mailing Address506 6th StBrooklyn, NY 11215-3609 · (718) 780-5040 · Fax (718) 780-7294
Fax(610) 617-6280
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2020
NPI 1366497455 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in NY · 211504
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
506 6TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02156201NY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert H Birkhahn Md 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 ID9133144405
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170222002382
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
63 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380017
Location1015 NW 22nd Avenue, W121Portland, OR 97210 · Multnomah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11215 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
$105.06 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.12

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Surgery
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Internal Medicine
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
506 6TH ST, EP2
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Internal Medicine
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Pediatrics
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215

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 Robert Birkhahn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Birkhahn is 1366497455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Robert Birkhahn located?

Robert Birkhahn practices at 506 6th St The Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215. The listed phone number is (718) 780-3159.

What is Robert Birkhahn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Robert Birkhahn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Birkhahn 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.

What insurance does Robert Birkhahn accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Robert Birkhahn 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 Robert Birkhahn affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Birkhahn is affiliated with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Birkhahn was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.