Dr Joan J Forgetta, MD - Medicare Nuclear Medicine in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr Joan J Forgetta, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nuclear Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Radiology Associates Of Wyoming Valley Inc and her current practice location is 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 696-3283.

Dr Joan J Forgetta is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD049598L) 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 1346207578.

Contact Information

Dr Joan J Forgetta, MD
575 N River St,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764-0999
(570) 696-3283
(570) 696-3268



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joan J Forgetta
GenderFemale
SpecialityNuclear Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, 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:
  • Dr Joan J Forgetta attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346207578
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032191424
  • Enrollment ID: I20040601000926

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joan J Forgetta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346207578NPI-NPPES
001410587MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085N0904XRadiology - Nuclear Radiology MD049598L (Pennsylvania)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD049598L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wilkes-barre General HospitalWilkes-barre, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Radiology Associates Of Wyoming Valley Inc236535590624

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRadiology Associates Of Wyoming Valley Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174528707
PECOS PAC ID: 2365355906
Enrollment ID: O20031110000369

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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. Dr Joan J Forgetta 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
Dr Joan J Forgetta, MD
Po Box 197,
State College, PA 16804-0197

Ph: (814) 235-1526
Dr Joan J Forgetta, MD
575 N River St,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764-0999

Ph: (570) 696-3283

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Radiology Doctors in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr. Ronald Richterman, MD
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Phone: 570-696-3283    Fax: 570-696-3268
Brian Carl Klimas, D.O.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7779    Fax: 570-808-5390
Dr. Mohammed A. Talukder, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Dept Of Radiology, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7779    Fax: 570-808-2394
Dr. Joseph Daniel Kalowsky, D.O.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 E End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-824-3521    Fax: 570-819-5139
Dr. Arthur Liss, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Dept Of Radiology, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-826-7779    Fax: 570-821-2394
Dr. Samuel Azeze, MD, MPH
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Phone: 617-726-2000    
Dr. Grace K. Boyle, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Dept Of Radiology, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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