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MICHAEL R TINKLER M.D.
NPI 1790868487
Emergency Medicine in Waterbury, CT

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, STE 105, WATERBURY, CT 06708(203) 755-2214(203) 596-1133 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Michael R Tinkler M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL R TINKLER M.D. (NPI 1790868487) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Waterbury, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (030371) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790868487
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL R TINKLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address171 GRANDVIEW AVE, STE 105Waterbury, CT 06708-2519
Mailing Address171 Grandview Ave, Ste 105Waterbury, CT 06708-2519 · (203) 755-2214 · Fax (203) 596-1133
Phone(203) 755-2214
Fax(203) 596-1133
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2017
✔ NPI 1790868487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 030371
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.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicineTaxonomy 207PE0005X · License 030371 (CT)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 030371 (CT)
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, Waterbury, CT 06708
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINE37718

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

Michael R Tinkler 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 ID8022299734
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170601001916
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 7

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.

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
437 services72 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 11045
This procedure involves the removal of skin and tissue, typically due to disease, injury, or abnormal growth. Each session removes an area of 20.0 square cm or less. It's performed by a trained professional and may require multiple sessions for larger areas.
217 services18 patients
Management of oxygen chamber therapy 99183
Oxygen chamber therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. It's used to treat various conditions like wounds that won't heal due to diabetes or radiation injury. In this therapy, your body's tissues get more oxygen to promote healing and fight infection.
145 services12 patients
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.
77 services38 patients
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.
72 services38 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
62 services44 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06708 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

86.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.99
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.03

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches A4450
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers14 claims780 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers19 claims1,260 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each A6021
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
4 suppliers13 claims318 services$20.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers33 claims690 services$7.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
4 suppliers42 claims706 services$9.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6216
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers11 claims840 services$0.04 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.

IONUT ANTON M.D. PC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, SUITE 204
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 596-1906
CHERYL LYNN LYON N.D.
Naturopath
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, SUITE 202
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 757-9336
DR. TULASI N VIKRAM DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, SUITE 103
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 574-2725
DR. DECIO M. DE ESCOBAR
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngic Allergy)
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, SUITE 101
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 757-9336
DR. IHSAN I JABBOUR M.D.
General Practice
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, SUITE # 105
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 755-2214
VICTOR M GOTAY MD
Otolaryngology
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, STE 203
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 597-1002
KIMBERELY SUE CASAGNI A.P.R.N.-FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, SUITE 201
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 578-4630
DEANN MASTERSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
171 GRANDVIEW AVE, SUITE 201
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 578-4630

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 Tinkler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Tinkler is 1790868487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Michael Tinkler located?

Michael Tinkler practices at 171 Grandview Ave Ste 105, Waterbury, CT 06708. The listed phone number is (203) 755-2214.

What is Michael Tinkler's specialty?

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

Is Michael Tinkler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Tinkler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Tinkler was last updated on March 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.