TIMOTHY JOSEPH BICHLER MD
NPI 1477518041
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Timothy Bichler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Bichler is 1477518041. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006.

Q: What is Timothy Bichler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Bichler was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.

Active since April 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3811 E BELL RD STE 107, PHOENIX, AZ 85032(602) 340-1689(602) 340-1853 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Aug 9, 2024, Jun 15, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Timothy Joseph Bichler Md NPPES

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

TIMOTHY JOSEPH BICHLER MD (NPI 1477518041) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (14225) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477518041

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameTIMOTHY JOSEPH BICHLERCredential: MD

Location Address3811 E BELL RD STE 107Phoenix, AZ 85032-2158

Mailing Address5151 E Broadway Rd Ste 107Mesa, AZ 85206-1346 · (480) 290-7000 · Fax (602) 254-6840

Phone(602) 340-1689

Fax(602) 340-1853

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Dakota School Of MedicineGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateApril 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025

✔ NPI 1477518041 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 14225

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 14225 (AZ)

3811 E BELL RD STE 107, Phoenix, AZ 85032

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid252643AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc.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

Timothy Joseph Bichler 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 ID3274711056

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110627000132

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Timothy Bichler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pulmonary Associates, PA

23 mi

Pulmonary Disease

5151 E BROADWAY RD STE 107
Mesa, AZ 85206

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
15 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497854269 (480) 290-7000

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 9

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

833 services272 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

527 services248 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

193 services182 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

190 services172 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.

190 services172 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

190 services172 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85032 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

98%1,441 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

18%341 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

97%587 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

56%303 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 388 patients

Patients tobacco: 99% · 388 patients

92%49 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 29

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604