Dr Gehred D Wetzel, DO - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Tunkhannock, PA

Dr Gehred D Wetzel, DO is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 10 Trieble Dr, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 996-2700.

Dr Gehred D Wetzel is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS007644L) 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 1548211683.

Contact Information

Dr Gehred D Wetzel, DO
10 Trieble Dr,
Tunkhannock, PA 18657-7054
(570) 996-2700
(570) 996-2711

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gehred D Wetzel
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience34 Years
Location10 Trieble Dr, Tunkhannock, 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 Gehred D Wetzel attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548211683
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890893796
  • Enrollment ID: I20070530000471

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gehred D Wetzel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548211683NPI-NPPES
001534664MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology OS007644L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital
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 Gehred D Wetzel 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 Gehred D Wetzel 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 Gehred D Wetzel, DO
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Gehred D Wetzel, DO
10 Trieble Dr,
Tunkhannock, PA 18657-7054

Ph: (570) 996-2700

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Tunkhannock, PA


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