Dr Joseph E Stella, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Scranton, PA

Dr Joseph E Stella, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic, Steffie Enterprises, Inc and his current practice location is 531 Mt Pleasant Dr, Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 342-8500.

Dr Joseph E Stella is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD022300E) 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 1316995780.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph E Stella, MD
531 Mt Pleasant Dr,
Scranton, PA 18503-1987
(570) 342-8500
(570) 558-2290



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph E Stella
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience46 Years
Location531 Mt Pleasant Dr, Scranton, 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:
  • Dr Joseph E Stella attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316995780
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567409600
  • Enrollment ID: I20050411001026

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph E Stella such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316995780NPI-NPPES
000816185MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD022300E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Allied Services Home HealthClarks summit, PAHome health agency
Traditional Home Health CareDunmore, PAHome health agency
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital
Regional Hospital Of ScrantonScranton, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866
Steffie Enterprises, Inc0840225736354

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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. Dr Joseph E Stella allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Entity NameCleanslate Medical Group Of Pennsylvania Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184177263
PECOS PAC ID: 8426334400
Enrollment ID: O20170405000660

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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 Joseph E Stella 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 Joseph E Stella, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-3034

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Joseph E Stella, MD
531 Mt Pleasant Dr,
Scranton, PA 18503-1987

Ph: (570) 342-8500

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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