Richard Chwastiak, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Tamaqua, PA

Richard Chwastiak, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He went to Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 668-5170.

Richard Chwastiak is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SC002158L) 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 1083615918.

Contact Information

Richard Chwastiak, DPM
617 E Broad St,
Tamaqua, PA 18252-2206
(570) 668-5170
(570) 668-5171

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard Chwastiak
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience44 Years
Location617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, 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:
  • Richard Chwastiak attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083615918
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153461819
  • Enrollment ID: I20091211000042

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Chwastiak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083615918NPI-NPPES
153345OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist SC002158L (Pennsylvania)Primary

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. Richard Chwastiak 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
Richard Chwastiak, DPM
617 E Broad St,
Tamaqua, PA 18252-2206

Ph: (570) 668-5170
Richard Chwastiak, DPM
617 E Broad St,
Tamaqua, PA 18252-2206

Ph: (570) 668-5170

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: 570-668-5170    Fax: 570-668-5171
Nicole Chwastiak, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: 570-668-5170    Fax: 570-668-5171

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