Lewis W Plachy, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Lincoln, NE

Lewis W Plachy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Lincoln, Nebraska. He went to University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Lincoln Internal Medicine Associates, Pc, Chi Health Clinic Specialty Llc and his current practice location is 3901 Pine Lake Rd, Suite 220, Lincoln, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 421-3240.

Lewis W Plachy is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 20206) 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 1083622450.

Contact Information

Lewis W Plachy, MD
3901 Pine Lake Rd, Suite 220,
Lincoln, NE 68516-5497
(402) 421-3240
(402) 423-0739



Physician's Profile

Full NameLewis W Plachy
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience29 Years
Location3901 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, Nebraska
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:
  • Lewis W Plachy attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083622450
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305889007
  • Enrollment ID: I20050603000461

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lewis W Plachy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083622450NPI-NPPES
04087OtherNEBCBS
2734293MedicaidIA
35446OtherNEBCBS
900469OtherNECOVENTRY
100383840CMedicaidKS
04-00766OtherNEUHC
470780857 13MedicaidNE
11102OtherMIDLANDS CHOICE
1735728OtherNEFIRST HEALTH
0734293MedicaidIA
91182900813MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 20206 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tabitha Home Health CareLincoln, NEHome health agency
Hospice Of TabithaLincoln, NEHospice
Chi Health St. ElizabethLincoln, NEHospital
The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NEHospital
Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NEHospital
Chi Health St. Mary'sNebraska city, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lincoln Internal Medicine Associates, Pc165834482511
Chi Health Clinic Specialty Llc4789098443234

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMadonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417045642
PECOS PAC ID: 0446164081
Enrollment ID: O20031118000079

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Entity NameThe Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437184652
PECOS PAC ID: 3476453267
Enrollment ID: O20040128001100

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Entity NameLincoln Internal Medicine Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891708848
PECOS PAC ID: 1658344825
Enrollment ID: O20040816001222

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Entity NameChi Health Clinic Specialty Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285138065
PECOS PAC ID: 4789098443
Enrollment ID: O20210121000492

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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. Lewis W Plachy 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
Lewis W Plachy, MD
Po Box 6971,
Lincoln, NE 68506-0971

Ph: (402) 421-3240
Lewis W Plachy, MD
3901 Pine Lake Rd, Suite 220,
Lincoln, NE 68516-5497

Ph: (402) 421-3240

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Phone: 402-219-8747    Fax: 402-219-8748
Joseph L Kummer, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 S 48th St, Suite 600, Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: 402-483-3333    Fax: 402-483-3297
Brenda Kay Bell, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Scott Charles Rasmussen, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3901 Pine Lake Rd, Suite 220, Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: 402-421-3240    Fax: 402-423-0739
Jeffrey E Jarrett, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 S 48th St, Suite 800, Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: 402-483-8600    Fax: 402-483-8689
Tracy L Slocum Farritor, MD
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