Joseph David Palko, OTR/L, ABDA - Medicare Occupational Therapist in Scranton, PA

Joseph David Palko, OTR/L, ABDA is a medicare enrolled "Occupational Therapist - Physical Rehabilitation" provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Occupational Therapy. He is a member of the group practice Palko And Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1003 N Keyser Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 343-7663.

Joseph David Palko is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OC-003261-L) 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 1013152552.

Contact Information

Joseph David Palko, OTR/L, ABDA
1003 N Keyser Ave,
Scranton, PA 18504-9728
(570) 343-7663
(570) 343-7664

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph David Palko
GenderMale
SpecialityOccupational Therapy
Experience36 Years
Location1003 N Keyser Ave, 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:
  • Joseph David Palko graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013152552
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880758960
  • Enrollment ID: I20090204000605

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph David Palko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013152552NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225XP0019XOccupational Therapist - Physical Rehabilitation OC-003261-L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palko And Associates Inc95372235403

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. Joseph David Palko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePalko & Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487803680
PECOS PAC ID: 9537223540
Enrollment ID: O20090205000164

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. Joseph David Palko 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
Joseph David Palko, OTR/L, ABDA
561 Chestnut St,
Dunmore, PA 18512-2930

Ph: (570) 498-0926
Joseph David Palko, OTR/L, ABDA
1003 N Keyser Ave,
Scranton, PA 18504-9728

Ph: (570) 343-7663

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