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Dr. Ira Birnbaum is an internal medicine physician with specialized training in addiction medicine. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been practicing for 37 years. Dr. Birnbaum speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Birnbaum is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital and practices in Staten Island, New York, as well as the Bronx. His dual specialty allows him to provide comprehensive primary care while also addressing substance use disorders with specialized expertise. Through his decades of experience, he has developed skills in managing both routine health maintenance and complex addiction treatment needs.
Dr. Birnbaum is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital and practices in Staten Island, New York, as well as the Bronx. His dual specialty allows him to provide comprehensive primary care while also addressing substance use disorders with specialized expertise. Through his decades of experience, he has developed skills in managing both routine health maintenance and complex addiction treatment needs.
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Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ira Birnbaum has 2 locationsDr. Ira Birnbaum
1776 Clay AveBronx, NY 10457 Tel: (718) 299-1100
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 37 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Arabic | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Staten Island , NY | Astoria , NY | New York , NY | Westfield , NJ |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Forest Hills | Med School: Sri Ramachandra Med Col | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ira Birnbaum has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ira Birnbaum has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Dr. Ira Birnbaum holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1989.
NPI Number
Dr. Birnbaum's NPI number is 1760476220.
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- What languages does Dr. Ira Birnbaum speak?
- Dr. Ira Birnbaum speaks English and Spanish.
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- Where is Dr. Ira Birnbaum's office located?
- Dr. Ira Birnbaum's office is located at 475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10305.
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