Sharon Palushock, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Old Forge, PA

Sharon Palushock, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. She graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. Her current practice location is 939 Moosic Rd, Old Forge, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 471-3506.

Sharon Palushock is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD040639 L) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1154300036.

Contact Information

Sharon Palushock, MD
939 Moosic Rd,
Old Forge, PA 18518-2034
(570) 471-3506
(570) 471-3407

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSharon Palushock
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience39 Years
Location939 Moosic Rd, Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Sharon Palushock graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154300036
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022148758
  • Enrollment ID: I20100607000671

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sharon Palushock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154300036NPI-NPPES
001261360MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD040639 L (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD040639 L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital
Regional Hospital Of ScrantonScranton, PAHospital
Wilkes-barre General HospitalWilkes-barre, PAHospital
Wayne Memorial HospitalHonesdale, PAHospital
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital

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. Sharon Palushock 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
Sharon Palushock, MD
939 Moosic Rd,
Old Forge, PA 18518-2034

Ph: (570) 471-3506
Sharon Palushock, MD
939 Moosic Rd,
Old Forge, PA 18518-2034

Ph: (570) 471-3506

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Old Forge, PA

Ms. Marianne J Santioni, DO
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 821 S Main St, Suite 3, Old Forge, PA 18518
Phone: 570-457-0562    Fax: 570-457-0603
Michael A Jalowiec, D.O.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 821 S Main St, Suite 4, Old Forge, PA 18518
Phone: 570-457-2300    Fax: 570-457-6627

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