Dominick Defrances, - Medicare Internal Medicine in Natrona Heights, PA

Dominick Defrances, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Upmc Community Medicine Inc and his current practice location is 1719 Union Ave, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 226-2128.

Dominick Defrances is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS011933) 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 1255301123.

Contact Information

Dominick Defrances,
1719 Union Ave,
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-2146
(724) 226-2128
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDominick Defrances
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience24 Years
Location1719 Union Ave, Natrona Heights, 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:
  • Dominick Defrances attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255301123
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204862055
  • Enrollment ID: I20050713000055

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dominick Defrances such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255301123NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine OS011933 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc St MargaretPittsburgh, PAHospital
Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona, PAHospital
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health SystemPittsburgh, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Community Medicine Inc2062318975690

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Entity NameUpmc Community Medicine Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558976092
PECOS PAC ID: 2062318975
Enrollment ID: O20040217000388

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dominick Defrances,
1719 Union Ave,
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-2104

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Dominick Defrances,
1719 Union Ave,
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-2146

Ph: (724) 226-2128

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Natrona Heights, PA

Dr. Darrell W. Petz, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1621 Union Ave, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-224-6700    Fax: 724-224-8005
Dr. Catherine L Eagon, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1719 Union Ave, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-226-2128    Fax: 724-226-2498
Edward L Malloy, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1604 Burtner Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-230-3030    Fax: 724-230-3001
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1629 Union Ave, Suite 2, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-224-8850    Fax: 206-339-2691
Dr. Christine Sekula Crocker, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1621 Union Ave Ste C, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-224-6700    Fax: 724-224-8005
Molakalmuru Vamadevamurthy, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1719 Union Ave, Suite A, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-226-2128    Fax: 724-226-2498

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