Dennis J Schank, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Boyertown, PA

Dennis J Schank, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Pottstown Medical Specialists Inc and his current practice location is 23 N Walnut St, Boyertown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 367-2259.

Dennis J Schank is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD039529E) 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 1659346344.

Contact Information

Dennis J Schank, MD
23 N Walnut St,
Boyertown, PA 19512-1467
(610) 367-2259
(610) 367-0505



Physician's Profile

Full NameDennis J Schank
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location23 N Walnut St, Boyertown, 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:
  • Dennis J Schank attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659346344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002889938
  • Enrollment ID: I20040818000327

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dennis J Schank such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659346344NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD039529E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southeastern Home Health ServicesBristol, PAHome health agency
Tri County Home HealthPottstown, PAHome health agency
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Wyomissing, PAHome health agency
Pottstown HospitalPottstown, PAHospital
Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PAHospital
Reading HospitalWest reading, PAHospital
Phoenixville HospitalPhoenixville, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pottstown Medical Specialists Inc822402409630

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePottstown Medical Specialists Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053428425
PECOS PAC ID: 8224024096
Enrollment ID: O20040426000589

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dennis J Schank, MD
1601 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464-3241

Ph: (610) 327-4200
Dennis J Schank, MD
23 N Walnut St,
Boyertown, PA 19512-1467

Ph: (610) 367-2259

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Family Medicine Doctors in Boyertown, PA

Kimberly A Petruso, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 23 N Walnut St, Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: 610-367-2259    Fax: 610-367-0505
Daniel J Maydonovitch, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 23 N Walnut St, Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: 610-367-2259    Fax: 610-367-0505
Dr. William James Lien, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9 Rowell Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: 610-369-0900    Fax: 610-473-0333
Erin Bastidas,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 146 S Reading Ave, Suite 101, Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: 610-369-7121    Fax: 610-369-0389
Dr. Chhavi Pande, M.D
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 146 S Reading Ave, Suite 101, Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: 610-369-7121    Fax: 610-369-0389
Kenneth C Bingener, DO
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