Active NPI 1154321891 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Yitzchok Barry Kurtzer , MD

Internal Medicine • Scranton, PA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Yitzchok Kurtzer, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, PA. Practice services are available at 1405 MULBERRY ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1405 Mulberry St

Scranton, PA 185102224

Telephone 5703428199

Fax 5703426871

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Yitzchok B. Kurtzer Facility NPI 1376630996

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Scranton, PA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 22.5 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

135 Specialists

Practicing in Scranton, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,260	535	$100.00	$72.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	545	109	$175.00	$71.57
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	311	242	$10.00	$2.96
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	152	81	$35.00	$13.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	96	$120.00	$106.24
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	94	78	$300.00	$200.56
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	80	13	$15.00	$0.53
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	64	47	$8.00	$6.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	52	$50.00	$44.19
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	58	52	$180.00	$72.05
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	52	44	$125.00	$24.57
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	49	46	$135.00	$16.55
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	47	39	$230.00	$185.84
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	45	39	$200.00	$176.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	44	35	$330.00	$61.59
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	43	21	$10.00	$2.19
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	29	15	$232.76	$93.82
94621 Pulmonary exercise testing	22	21	$225.00	$154.25
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	22	21	$150.00	$33.96
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$149.00	$36.47
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	17	14	$275.00	$203.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	15	11	$91.47	$31.94
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$97.75	$36.51
95911 Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies	13	13	$650.00	$223.67
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	11	11	$300.00	$112.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	2,652	856	$99.99	$71.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	1,006	172	$175.00	$71.63
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	680	414	$10.00	$2.93
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	463	199	$35.00	$16.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	405	276	$120.00	$105.17
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes	346	67	$250.00	$175.95
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	274	37	$15.00	$0.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	216	145	$300.00	$198.85
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	193	187	$25.18	$15.95
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	181	138	$125.00	$23.77
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	174	173	$35.00	$26.13
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	174	151	$135.00	$16.43
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	171	113	$8.00	$6.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	157	106	$50.00	$43.53
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	136	64	$231.62	$91.11
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	133	100	$180.00	$71.65
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	133	39	$10.00	$1.81
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	132	132	$25.00	$17.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	121	86	$351.82	$59.18
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	120	120	$25.00	$17.31
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	113	107	$50.00	$14.58
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	112	107	$50.00	$11.51
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	98	86	$230.00	$191.35
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	97	89	$150.00	$33.76
94621 Pulmonary exercise testing	86	77	$225.00	$153.62
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	80	61	$10.00	$3.41
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	68	60	$200.00	$158.72
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	67	24	$224.03	$89.62
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	63	40	$115.00	$82.93
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	61	44	$290.00	$67.34
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	57	57	$190.00	$81.83
95943 Testing of autonomic (parasympathetic and sympathetic) nervous system function	57	57	$187.02	$90.17
95911 Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies	53	50	$646.23	$226.12
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	48	48	$300.00	$166.18
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	45	43	$149.00	$34.11
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	45	45	$300.00	$112.25
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	43	35	$95.72	$30.74
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	40	39	$275.00	$214.12
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	37	37	$25.00	$15.95
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	37	36	$100.00	$27.07
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	36	35	$400.00	$116.21
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	35	27	$70.00	$44.21
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	30	30	$290.00	$101.73
92546 Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair	29	29	$200.00	$98.73
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	29	29	$160.00	$40.00
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	26	12	$20.00	$16.22
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	25	23	$97.75	$34.81
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$220.00	$202.18
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	24	24	$120.00	$111.67
10160 Aspiration of abscess, blood accumulation, blister, or cyst	20	18	$150.00	$123.40
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	18	$30.00	$21.84
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	19	18	$135.00	$29.43
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	19	18	$75.00	$25.72
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	18	13	$69.00	$27.74
95800 Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time	16	16	$250.00	$119.38
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	16	13	$97.75	$28.74
95913 Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies	15	14	$845.00	$294.27
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	14	14	$60.00	$58.34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	11	$170.00	$141.64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$95.00	$74.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$175.00	$160.63
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	13	12	$300.00	$86.61
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$200.00	$196.00
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$300.00	$107.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	3,318	976	$97.95	$68.35
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	1,025	179	$175.00	$69.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	763	444	$10.00	$2.93
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	611	78	$114.81	$80.19
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	587	216	$35.06	$18.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	408	218	$50.00	$40.75
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	389	387	$190.00	$81.06
95943 Testing of autonomic (parasympathetic and sympathetic) nervous system function	383	381	$180.00	$86.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	310	230	$120.00	$101.45
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	287	287	$25.00	$17.08
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	269	269	$25.00	$16.64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	253	167	$300.00	$193.30
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	177	52	$10.00	$1.83
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	175	112	$8.00	$6.65
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	168	140	$125.00	$19.50
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	165	161	$25.00	$19.57
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	161	149	$135.00	$15.91
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	161	161	$25.00	$17.37
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	153	142	$50.00	$12.70
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	150	139	$50.00	$16.09
94621 Pulmonary exercise testing	129	117	$225.00	$153.95
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	128	23	$15.00	$0.57
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	124	60	$239.52	$85.65
J2270 Injection, morphine sulfate, up to 10 mg	111	20	$16.70	$2.13
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	109	93	$230.00	$193.45
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	100	80	$180.00	$68.34
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	81	58	$10.00	$3.41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	71	51	$381.13	$59.12
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	59	59	$283.90	$109.64
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	57	14	$200.00	$87.07
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	55	52	$200.00	$154.40
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	52	49	$150.00	$33.26
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	48	48	$150.00	$38.62
95911 Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies	47	44	$650.00	$223.07
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	40	36	$149.00	$32.47
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	36	36	$288.89	$161.85
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	36	34	$70.00	$45.43
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	30	24	$30.00	$20.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$120.00	$102.38
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	29	23	$100.00	$25.26
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	26	26	$120.00	$105.59
Q2037 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin)	24	23	$25.00	$17.34
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	21	18	$98.00	$28.79
10160 Aspiration of abscess, blood accumulation, blister, or cyst	20	18	$150.00	$116.70
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	20	20	$25.00	$19.57
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	19	19	$200.00	$192.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$95.00	$70.74
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	17	16	$400.00	$114.34
93701 Measurement of heart blood flow and respiration	16	16	$110.00	$21.61
95913 Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies	16	16	$845.00	$286.25
95800 Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time	16	16	$250.00	$108.36
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	16	15	$69.00	$26.25
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	16	15	$97.75	$30.90
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$120.00	$53.05
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	14	14	$60.00	$53.58
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	13	13	$160.00	$35.50
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$220.00	$189.37
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	12	12	$290.00	$96.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	3,525	1,000	$85.00	$68.09
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	1,338	280	$50.00	$39.50
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	1,174	190	$174.90	$68.16
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	858	475	$10.00	$2.92
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	659	243	$35.00	$23.34
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	598	597	$190.00	$80.86
95943 Testing of autonomic (parasympathetic and sympathetic) nervous system function	595	594	$180.00	$86.43
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	410	77	$115.00	$80.02
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	317	219	$50.00	$10.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	278	204	$120.93	$100.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	270	126	$50.00	$40.26
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	246	170	$300.00	$192.04
Q2037 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin)	243	237	$25.00	$17.27
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	242	205	$50.00	$12.88
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	238	232	$25.00	$24.05
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	204	57	$10.00	$2.86
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	195	169	$125.00	$25.85
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	187	130	$8.00	$5.76
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	166	149	$135.00	$15.83
94620 Pulmonary exercise testing	161	142	$225.00	$51.55
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	156	33	$15.00	$0.61
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	155	82	$252.58	$84.54
J2270 Injection, morphine sulfate, up to 10 mg	126	23	$16.70	$1.54
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	108	108	$25.00	$16.67
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	107	106	$150.00	$37.44
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	106	90	$230.00	$190.55
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	99	99	$250.00	$160.00
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	97	66	$25.00	$13.51
93701 Measurement of heart blood flow and respiration	74	61	$110.00	$21.00
95911 Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies	71	69	$650.00	$219.11
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	61	46	$10.00	$3.43
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	55	55	$25.00	$16.67
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	38	36	$150.00	$32.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	37	33	$347.84	$56.63
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	37	35	$149.00	$32.24
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	37	30	$98.00	$28.35
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	35	28	$70.00	$44.76
95800 Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time	33	31	$250.00	$112.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$120.00	$101.83
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	28	28	$250.00	$108.09
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	27	26	$100.00	$21.90
95250 Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with provider supplied equipment	27	25	$350.00	$142.34
95251 Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report	27	25	$125.00	$41.71
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	26	23	$180.00	$68.66
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	21	21	$120.00	$96.87
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	20	20	$290.00	$96.00
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	20	20	$160.00	$37.89
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	20	18	$69.00	$24.07
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	19	19	$400.00	$113.46
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$97.75	$30.31
95913 Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies	14	14	$845.00	$278.67
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	14	14	$200.00	$152.52
10160 Aspiration of abscess, blood accumulation, blister, or cyst	13	12	$150.00	$121.05
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	13	13	$97.75	$21.25
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	12	11	$300.00	$52.17
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$220.00	$194.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-23

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA MD040950L

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Secondary Practice Locations

1623 Route 507

Greentown, PA 184264501

Phone: 5706765660

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Prachiben Patel

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1629682729

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 15, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 15, 2010

Registered at 1405 MULBERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 185102224 (Tel: 5703428199)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 15, 2010

Registered at 1405 MULBERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 185102224 (Tel: 5703428199)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 15, 2010

Recorded as YITZCHOK KURTZER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 15, 2010

Internal Medicine (License #MD040950L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154321891

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 22, 2005

Last Update: September 23, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

1405 Mulberry St

Scranton, PA 185102224

Phone: 5703428199

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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