Dr Douglas Zaruta, MD, MS, ATC - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Scranton, PA

Dr Douglas Zaruta, MD, MS, ATC is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 703-7209.

Dr Douglas Zaruta is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD473208) 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 1144614702.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Zaruta, MD, MS, ATC
1800 Mulberry St,
Scranton, PA 18510-2369
(570) 703-7209
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Zaruta
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, 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 Douglas Zaruta graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144614702
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2015
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921358896
  • Enrollment ID: I20210913002377

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Zaruta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144614702NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD473208 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
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 Douglas Zaruta 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 Douglas Zaruta 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 Douglas Zaruta, MD, MS, ATC
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Douglas Zaruta, MD, MS, ATC
1800 Mulberry St,
Scranton, PA 18510-2369

Ph: (570) 703-7209

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