Barbara Plucknett, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in South Abington Township, PA

Barbara Plucknett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology" physician in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. She went to Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Barbara L Plucknett Md Pc and her current practice location is 231 Northern Blvd Ste 1, South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 344-9997.

Barbara Plucknett is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD059852-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 1518950914.

Contact Information

Barbara Plucknett, MD
231 Northern Blvd Ste 1,
South Abington Township, PA 18411-9189
(570) 344-9997
(570) 344-3158



Physician's Profile

Full NameBarbara Plucknett
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience33 Years
Location231 Northern Blvd Ste 1, South Abington Township, 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:
  • Barbara Plucknett attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518950914
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022057967
  • Enrollment ID: I20050429000099

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Barbara Plucknett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518950914NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology MD059852-L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

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

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Barbara L Plucknett Md Pc55971686333

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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. Barbara Plucknett allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBarbara L Plucknett Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780259085
PECOS PAC ID: 5597168633
Enrollment ID: O20210727001058

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Barbara Plucknett, MD
231 Northern Blvd Ste 1,
South Abington Township, PA 18411-9189

Ph: (570) 344-9997
Barbara Plucknett, MD
231 Northern Blvd Ste 1,
South Abington Township, PA 18411-9189

Ph: (570) 344-9997

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