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Active NPI 1144614702 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Douglas Zaruta , MD, MS, ATC

Orthopaedic Surgery • Scranton, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Zaruta, MD, MS, ATC is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Scranton, PA. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Zaruta delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1800 MULBERRY ST.

Dr. Zaruta is affiliated with Geisinger Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1800 Mulberry St

Scranton, PA 185102369

Telephone 5707037209
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Community Medical Center Facility NPI 1366444507

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Scranton, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -4.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Scranton, PA (1345 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
50.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Zaruta (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Scranton Specialty Average (15.3 Years) 15.3 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
544 101 $6.67 $0.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
128 106 $181.75 $63.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
103 99 $318.01 $117.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
81 76 $215.68 $85.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
67 67 $494.33 $158.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
34 34 $325.00 $105.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-09-13
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License PA MD473208

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Geisinger Clinic

1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 185102369

Phone: 5709697355

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
Cory Crinella

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043668726
Dr. Gregory Thomas , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1316960180

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Michael Podobinski , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1356522379

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Maura Papi , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1386028496

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1578230561

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Amanda Khalife , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1659700128

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location September 13, 2021

Registered at 1800 MULBERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 185102369 (Tel: 5707037209)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2021

Registered at 100 N ACADEMY AVE, DANVILLE, PA 178224903 (Tel: 5702716144)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD473208 in PA)

NPI Profile Active June 18, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 18, 2015

Registered at 601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 665, ROCHESTER, NY 146420001 (Tel: 5852755168)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2015

Registered at 601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 665, ROCHESTER, NY 146420001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 18, 2015

Recorded as DOUGLAS ZARUTA, MD, MS, ATC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 22, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144614702
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 22, 2015
Last Update: September 13, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

100 N Academy Ave

Danville, PA 178224903

Phone: 5702716144

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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