John Ditchkus, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Scranton, PA

John Ditchkus, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from nursing school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1822 Mulberry St, Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (357) 346-7797.

John Ditchkus is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number 047813) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1902876519.

Contact Information

John Ditchkus, CRNA
1822 Mulberry St,
Scranton, PA 18510
(357) 346-7797
(570) 342-9802

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Provider's Profile

Full NameJohn Ditchkus
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience28 Years
Location1822 Mulberry St, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • John Ditchkus graduated from nursing school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902876519
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224031851
  • Enrollment ID: I20060821000118

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Ditchkus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902876519NPI-NPPES
0073957820002MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 047813 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. John Ditchkus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. John Ditchkus is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
John Ditchkus, CRNA
Po Box 797,
Scranton, PA 18501

Ph: (570) 346-7797
John Ditchkus, CRNA
1822 Mulberry St,
Scranton, PA 18510

Ph: (357) 346-7797

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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