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Active NPI 1548249519 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gerald Mathew Paluska , MD

Surgery • Ottumwa, IA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gerald Paluska, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Ottumwa, IA. Practice services are available at 312 E ALTA VISTA under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

312 E Alta Vista
Addiction Medicine Clinic

Ottumwa, IA 52501

Telephone 6416843170
Fax 6416843173

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Ottumwa, IA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 31.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Ottumwa, IA (452 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA 18366

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Internal Medicine - Addiction Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RA0401X

State License IA 18366

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
6158311 (IA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
7158311 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
06515 (IA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Peter Badami , LISW

Social Worker

NPI 1902900400

Licensed Independent Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 16, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 16, 2007

Registered at 312 E ALTA VISTA, ADDICTION MEDICINE CLINIC, OTTUMWA, IA 52501 (Tel: 6416843170)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2007

Registered at 312 E ALTA VISTA, CENTRAL BILLING OFFICE ATTN REGINA NEWTON, OTTUMWA, IA 52501 (Tel: 6416843053)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 16, 2007

Recorded as GERALD PALUSKA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 16, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #18366 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548249519
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 10, 2006
Last Update: October 16, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

312 E Alta Vista, Central Billing Office Attn Regina Newton

Ottumwa, IA 52501

Phone: 6416843053

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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