Dr David J Kolessar, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr David J Kolessar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Steffie Enterprises, Inc, H2 Health And Rehabilitation Services Llc, Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1175 East Moutain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 825-1093.

Dr David J Kolessar is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD042073E) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1144280496.

Contact Information

Dr David J Kolessar, MD
1175 East Moutain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-7906
(570) 825-1093
(570) 826-7878

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David J Kolessar
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location1175 East Moutain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David J Kolessar attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144280496
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/06/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244316479
  • Enrollment ID: I20080327000506

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David J Kolessar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144280496NPI-NPPES
001462716MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD042073E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Home HealthDanville, PAHome health agency
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Pittston, PAHome health agency
Homebound Health Services IncShavertown, PAHome health agency
Angel's Touch Home Care, LlcWest pittston, PAHome health agency
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steffie Enterprises, Inc0840225736289
H2 Health And Rehabilitation Services Llc367888023415
Geisinger Clinic53956570012841

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David J Kolessar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David J Kolessar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David J Kolessar, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-3034

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr David J Kolessar, MD
1175 East Moutain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-7906

Ph: (570) 825-1093

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