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RICHARD CHWASTIAK DPM
NPI 1083615918
Podiatrist in Tamaqua, PA

Active since August 02, 2005PECOS Enrolled
617 E BROAD ST, TAMAQUA, PA 18252(570) 668-5170(570) 668-5171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard Chwastiak Dpm NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICHARD CHWASTIAK DPM (NPI 1083615918) is an individual podiatrist in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SC002158L) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083615918
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD CHWASTIAKCredential: DPM
Location Address617 E BROAD STTamaqua, PA 18252-2206
Mailing Address617 E Broad StTamaqua, PA 18252-2206 · (570) 668-5170 · Fax (570) 668-5171
Phone(570) 668-5170
Fax(570) 668-5171
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2007
✔ NPI 1083615918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · SC002158L
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
617 E BROAD ST, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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Other Identifiers 4

Other153345PA · Highmark Blue Shield
Medicare PIN153345PA
Medicare NSC0787880001PA
Medicare UPINT29702

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard Chwastiak Dpm is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18252 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months
100%57 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention - Evaluation of Footwear
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing
100%23 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
100%57 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RICHARD CHWASTIAK
Podiatrist
617 E BROAD ST
TAMAQUA, PA 18252
Schuylkill County (570) 668-5170
NICOLE CHWASTIAK DPM
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
617 E BROAD ST
TAMAQUA, PA 18252
Schuylkill County (570) 668-5170

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Chwastiak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Chwastiak is 1083615918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005.

Where is Richard Chwastiak located?

Richard Chwastiak practices at 617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252. The listed phone number is (570) 668-5170.

What is Richard Chwastiak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Richard Chwastiak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Chwastiak is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Chwastiak was last updated on December 17, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.