Dr Paul J Witt, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Plains, PA

Dr Paul J Witt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine" physician in Plains, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 59 E Carey St, Plains, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 823-7643.

Dr Paul J Witt is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD039663L) 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 1154314888.

Contact Information

Dr Paul J Witt, MD
59 E Carey St,
Plains, PA 18705-2007
(570) 823-7643
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul J Witt
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience41 Years
Location59 E Carey St, Plains, 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 Paul J Witt graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154314888
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820283153
  • Enrollment ID: I20101112000487

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul J Witt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154314888NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QG0300XFamily Medicine - Geriatric Medicine MD039663L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Angel's Touch Home Care, LlcWest pittston, PAHome health agency
Wilkes-barre General HospitalWilkes-barre, PAHospital
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital

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 Paul J Witt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePaul J Witt Md
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679506935
PECOS PAC ID: 4385681758
Enrollment ID: O20050418000132

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 Paul J Witt 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 Paul J Witt, MD
59 E Carey St,
Plains, PA 18705-2007

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Dr Paul J Witt, MD
59 E Carey St,
Plains, PA 18705-2007

Ph: (570) 823-7643

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