Active NPI 1881651107 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

John T Fitzell , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

John Fitzell, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1987, John Fitzell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2597 SCHOENERSVILLE RD.

John Fitzell is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder, shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2597 Schoenersville Rd
Suite 101

Bethlehem, PA 18017

Telephone 6106910973

Fax 6106917882

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lehigh Valley Bone Muscle And Joint Facility NPI 1700837671

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +27.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.5 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

271 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

98.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fitzell (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (11.5 Years) 11.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	60	60	$8617.48	$163.46
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	23	22	$7742.70	$179.47
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3447.31	$21.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	76	74	$7036.76	$169.89
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	32	31	$6513.59	$167.05
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	20	20	$6831.10	$193.53
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$3295.00	$22.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	46	46	$5247.70	$171.45
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	20	$179.27	$56.74
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$5493.75	$171.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	61	50	$221.00	$59.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	33	$5565.68	$173.90
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	14	$4750.00	$173.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	16	$221.00	$61.88
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	23	$2752.26	$187.82
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	16	$2570.59	$187.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	46	46	$2176.96	$187.86
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	32	32	$1944.53	$188.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	90	90	$2195.57	$186.44
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	46	46	$1809.57	$187.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	49	49	$2217.96	$210.54
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	45	44	$1632.80	$182.87
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$130.00	$85.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-05-05

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA000849L

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State License

MA000849L (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 180177300

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

3780 Hecktown Rd, Easton, PA 180452355

Phone: 6103338888

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2300 Highland Ave, Bethlehem, PA 180208920

Phone: 6107765038

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

3794 Hecktown Rd, Easton, PA 180452355

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 181036235

Phone: 6104023888

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

700 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA 182016835

Phone: 5705014193

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Fl, Allentown, PA 181036202

Phone: 6104028510

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 181036202

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd 3rd Fl Kasych, Allentown, PA 181036202

Phone: 6104028355

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2310 Highland Ave, Bethlehem, PA 180208920

Phone: 6106916248

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 181042310

Phone: 6108618080

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

5649 Wynnewood Dr, Laurys Station, PA 180591124

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2100 Mack Blvd, Allentown, PA 181035622

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2300 Highland Ave, Bethlehem, PA 180208920

Phone: 6104026164

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Carl Cuvo , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1134185283

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2022

Registered at 1605 N CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 411, ALLENTOWN, PA 181042323 (Tel: 4846292282)

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NPI Profile Active December 15, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 15, 2009

Registered at 2597 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, SUITE 101, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 (Tel: 6106910973)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 15, 2009

Registered at 2597 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, SUITE 101, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 (Tel: 6106910973)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 15, 2009

Recorded as JOHN FITZELL, PA C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 15, 2009

Physician Assistant (License #MA000849L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881651107

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 28, 2006

Last Update: May 05, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 411

Allentown, PA 181042323

Phone: 4846292282

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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