Robert C Palumbo, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Allentown, PA

Robert C Palumbo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedic Associates Of Allentown and his current practice location is 250 Cetronia Road, Suite 303, Allentown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 973-6200.

Robert C Palumbo is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD419522) 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 1124010491.

Contact Information

Robert C Palumbo, MD
250 Cetronia Road, Suite 303,
Allentown, PA 18104-9168
(610) 973-6200
(610) 973-6546

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert C Palumbo
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location250 Cetronia Road, Allentown, 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:
  • Robert C Palumbo graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124010491
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961404892
  • Enrollment ID: I20100114000430

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert C Palumbo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124010491NPI-NPPES
4363711OtherPAAETNA
77850OtherPAGEISINGER
821052OtherPAFIRST PRIORITY HEALTH
P2706695OtherPAOXFORD
200045565OtherPARAILROAD MEDICARE
272222OtherPAAMERIHEALTH ADMINISTRATOR
4002706010OtherPACIGNA
50001129OtherPACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
0018972210001MedicaidPA
272222OtherPABLUE SHIELD
0272222OtherPAKEYSTONE CENTRAL
0341516000OtherPAKEYSTONE EAST

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD419522 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine MD419522 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedic Associates Of Allentown721484117048

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. Robert C Palumbo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedic Associates Of Allentown
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801888987
PECOS PAC ID: 7214841170
Enrollment ID: O20031114000399

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. Robert C Palumbo 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
Robert C Palumbo, MD
Po Box 848269,
Boston, MA 02284-8269

Ph: (610) 973-1700
Robert C Palumbo, MD
250 Cetronia Road, Suite 303,
Allentown, PA 18104-9168

Ph: (610) 973-6200

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