Dr. Richard D. Plotz , MD
Pathology - Cytopathology • Needham, MA
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Richard Plotz has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Richard Plotz, MD was a registered Pathology - Cytopathology practicing in Needham, MA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 18 years, Dr. Plotz provided care at the practice location at 152 2ND AVE until profile deactivation on 2024-05-01.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique, screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
152 2nd Ave
Needham, MA 024942809
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Pathology - Cytopathology in Needham, MA
Practicing in Needham, MA (36 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
|
398 | 310 | $7.00 | $2.94 |
|
88112
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
|
314 | 274 | $180.43 | $78.69 |
|
G0124
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician
|
32 | 32 | $83.00 | $36.02 |
|
G0145
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision
|
17 | 17 | $82.00 | $32.06 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZC0500X
A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on May 01, 2024
Pathology (License #59866 in MA)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 152 2ND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 024942809 (Tel: 6174212334)
Registered at 104 11TH ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029062912 (Tel: 4018610892)
Recorded as RICHARD PLOTZ, MD
Pathology (License #59866 in MA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
104 11th St
Providence, RI 029062912
Phone: 4018610892
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