Timothy Bichler, MD
NPI 1477518041 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Bichler, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1477518041).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477518041
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14225 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,191 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 833 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 527 | $172 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 193 | $164 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 190 | $37 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 190 | $53 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 190 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 539 | 106 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 396 | 120 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 290 | 88 |
| Prednisone | 163 | 77 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 147 | 33 |
| Azithromycin | 146 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,293 across 56 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-18
- Last updated
- 2025-10-07
- Certified
- 2025-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Bichler's NPI number?
- Timothy Bichler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477518041, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Bichler's specialty?
- Timothy Bichler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Bichler located?
- Timothy Bichler's practice location on file with NPPES is 3811 E Bell Rd Ste 107, Phoenix, AZ 85032-2158.
- What is Timothy Bichler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Bichler is (602) 340-1689.
- Does Timothy Bichler accept Medicare?
- Timothy Bichler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Bichler's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Bichler's NPI (1477518041) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.