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Deactivated NPI 1568443596 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Rafi Ahmed Punekar , MD

Anesthesiology • Scranton, PA

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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. Rafi Punekar has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date November 08, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date June 20, 2018
Total Practice Duration ~13 Years of Practice (2005 – 2018)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rafi Punekar, MD was a registered Anesthesiology practicing in Scranton, PA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 13 years, Dr. Punekar provided care at the practice location at 1822 MULBERRY ST until profile deactivation on 2018-06-20.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1822 Mulberry St

Scranton, PA 185102369

Telephone 5703467797
Fax 5703429802
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Scranton, PA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 27.6 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
33 Specialists

Practicing in Scranton, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.0% 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

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD066339L

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023078391

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1023090628

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

William Timko , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1033152400

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1033190632

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Devi Pujara , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1033191275

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1063498350

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated June 20, 2018

Record deactivated on June 20, 2018

NPI Profile Active February 20, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2008

Registered at 1822 MULBERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 185102369 (Tel: 5703467797)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 390, SCRANTON, PA 185010390 (Tel: 5703467797)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 20, 2008

Recorded as RAFI PUNEKAR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2008

Anesthesiology (License #MD066339L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 08, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568443596
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 08, 2005
Last Update: February 20, 2008
Deactivation Date: June 20, 2018

Mailing Address

Po Box 390

Scranton, PA 185010390

Phone: 5703467797

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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