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DR. BRIAN A TIMKO M.D.
NPI 1659352946
Hospitalist in Stamford, CT

Active since November 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 HOSPITAL PLZ, STAMFORD, CT 06902(203) 276-7298(203) 276-4842 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Brian A Timko M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN A TIMKO M.D. (NPI 1659352946) is an individual hospitalist provider in Stamford, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (CT039758) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659352946
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN A TIMKOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 HOSPITAL PLZStamford, CT 06902-3602
Mailing Address1 Hospital PlzStamford, CT 06902-3602 · (203) 276-7298 · Fax (203) 276-4842
Phone(203) 276-7298
Fax(203) 276-4842
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1659352946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · CT039758
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1 HOSPITAL PLZ, Stamford, CT 06902
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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. Brian A Timko 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 ID5193718831
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040407000628
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Timko reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Stamford Health Medical Group Inc
2.2 mi
General Practice
ONE OMEGA DRIVE, BUILDING 3, 2ND FLOOR
Stamford, CT 06907
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 496 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154633980 (203) 276-7447
Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct, Inc.
24 mi
Internal Medicine
24 HOSPITAL AVE
Danbury, CT 06810
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 818 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407898117 (203) 739-7742
Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC
48 mi
Internal Medicine
45 READE PLACE
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437358033 (845) 475-9661

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.

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.
187 services91 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
173 services99 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
106 services103 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services20 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.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poughkeepsie, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330023
Location45 Reade PlacePoughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Dutchess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06902 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

94.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$6.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers27 claims27 services$107.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers27 claims27 services$36.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MR. MATHIAS AIHIOKHAI PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 276-1000
KRISTA ANN ULRICH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 276-7022
JEFFREY HAMRLICEK PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 276-7022
DR. SCOTT A. COLE M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 276-2030
JOAN MORTAROTTI FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 276-2695
DR. ANDREAS BUB MD
Hospitalist
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 276-7147
FAHMIDA BEGUM PA
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 276-7298
MARYANA GERMAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 348-7410

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 Brian Timko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Timko is 1659352946. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Where is Brian Timko located?

Brian Timko practices at 1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT 06902. The listed phone number is (203) 276-7298.

What is Brian Timko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Brian Timko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Timko 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 Brian Timko's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Timko reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Stamford Health Medical Group Inc (Stamford, CT), Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct, Inc. (Danbury, CT) and Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC (Poughkeepsie, NY). 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 Brian Timko's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Timko accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Brian Timko 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 Brian Timko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Timko is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Timko was last updated on April 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.