Ryan Patrick Plichta, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Durham, NC

Ryan Patrick Plichta, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Durham, North Carolina. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Rex Hospital Inc and his current practice location is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 684-8111.

Ryan Patrick Plichta is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2016-01592) 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 1194987115.

Contact Information

Ryan Patrick Plichta, MD
2301 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27705-4699
(919) 684-8111
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRyan Patrick Plichta
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, North Carolina
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:
  • Ryan Patrick Plichta attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194987115
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/24/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880909068
  • Enrollment ID: I20161101002108

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ryan Patrick Plichta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194987115NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 125054167 (Illinois)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 2016-01592 (North Carolina)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036131792 (Illinois)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 35126191 (Ohio)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2016-01592 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rex HospitalRaleigh, NCHospital
Duke University HospitalDurham, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rex Hospital Inc0840109864652

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. Ryan Patrick Plichta allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRex Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144248683
PECOS PAC ID: 0840109864
Enrollment ID: O20140613001181

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. Ryan Patrick Plichta 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
Ryan Patrick Plichta, MD
Po Box 63362,
Charlotte, NC 28263-3362

Ph: (800) 782-6945
Ryan Patrick Plichta, MD
2301 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27705-4699

Ph: (919) 684-8111

Reviews and Comments


Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Durham, NC

Quantia Shenae Williford, NP
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Lankala Chandra Shekar Reddy, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Dr. Walter F Denino, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Room 202 Main Hospital Msc 333, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Jacqueline Ann Sisto, AGACNP
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Duke University Hospital 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 342-191-9681    
Dr. Gustavo Adrian Parrilla, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Babatunde Adedeji Yerokun,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Dr. David H Harpole, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: 919-684-8111    

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