Matthew Desciak, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Wilkes Barr, PA

Matthew Desciak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Wilkes Barr, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1000 East Moutain Blvd, Wilkes Barr, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 808-7850.

Matthew Desciak is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD438999) 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 1306068705.

Contact Information

Matthew Desciak, MD
1000 East Moutain Blvd,
Wilkes Barr, PA 18711-4903
(570) 808-7850
(570) 808-7855

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMatthew Desciak
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience18 Years
Location1000 East Moutain Blvd, Wilkes Barr, 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:
  • Matthew Desciak attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306068705
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294866711
  • Enrollment ID: I20100628000660

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matthew Desciak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306068705NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD438999 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, 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. Matthew Desciak 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. Matthew Desciak 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
Matthew Desciak, MD
100 North Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Matthew Desciak, MD
1000 East Moutain Blvd,
Wilkes Barr, PA 18711-4903

Ph: (570) 808-7850

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Wilkes Barr, PA


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