Robert James Plunkett, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Orchard Park, NY

Robert James Plunkett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Orchard Park, New York. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Roswell Park Cancer Institute and his current practice location is 200 Sterling Dr, Suite 300, Orchard Park, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 218-1020.

Robert James Plunkett is licensed to practice in New York (license number 184071) 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 1174504377.

Contact Information

Robert James Plunkett, MD
200 Sterling Dr, Suite 300,
Orchard Park, NY 14127-1577
(716) 218-1020
(716) 677-4038

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert James Plunkett
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience46 Years
Location200 Sterling Dr, Orchard Park, New York
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:
  • Robert James Plunkett attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174504377
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719881390
  • Enrollment ID: I20100624000622

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert James Plunkett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174504377NPI-NPPES
00010139603OtherNYUNIVERA
01203901MedicaidNY
0603602OtherNYIHA
000527928004OtherNYBC OF WNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 184071 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Roswell Park Cancer Institute3577475110432

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. Robert James Plunkett allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRoswell Park Cancer Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720036593
PECOS PAC ID: 3577475110
Enrollment ID: O20031103000466

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. Robert James Plunkett 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
Robert James Plunkett, MD
200 Sterling Dr, Suite 300,
Orchard Park, NY 14127-1577

Ph: (716) 218-1020
Robert James Plunkett, MD
200 Sterling Dr, Suite 300,
Orchard Park, NY 14127-1577

Ph: (716) 218-1020

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Orchard Park, NY


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