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Pulmonary Associates PA1112 E Mcdowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006 map
Dr. Timothy Bichler is a pulmonologist in Phoenix. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Pulmonary Associates PA
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Timothy J. Bichler is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(602) 395-8984
Address
1112 E Mcdowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2611
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Timothy Bichler graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1979.
Dr. Bichler has one office in Arizona where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Bichler works with twelve doctors including Dr. Da Wei Liao and Dr. Teresa Heatly.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Bichler may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Bichler provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Bichler may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Bichler specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Bichler can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals
- Paradise Valley Hospital
- Banner-university Medical Center Phoenix
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Bichler's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Bichler, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 40
- Number of Services: 3233
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 35
- Number of Medical Services: 3184
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 809
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 809
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 74
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 112
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 295
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 243
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 159
- Number of Female Patients : 473
- Number of Male Patients: 336
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 699
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 29
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 19
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 47
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 656
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 153
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 26%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 18%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 28%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 16%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 41%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 44%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 60%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 26%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 38%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 59%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 52%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 12%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 43%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 6%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 13%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $600,931.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $318,131.99
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $244,209.12
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $247,756.38
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $600,006.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $318,045.59
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $244,144.65
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $247,691.91
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 5
- Number of Drug Services: 49
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 22
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $925.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $86.40
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $64.47
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $64.47
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