LUIZ FELIPE GALVAO MD
NPI 1225081706
Internal Medicine in Scranton, PA

Active since May 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
959 WYOMING AVE, SCRANTON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, SCRANTON, PA 18509(570) 344-9684(570) 969-0968 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Luiz Felipe Galvao Md NPPES

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

LUIZ FELIPE GALVAO MD (NPI 1225081706) is an individual internal medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD062166-L) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger-community Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225081706
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLUIZ FELIPE GALVAOCredential: MD
Location Address959 WYOMING AVE, SCRANTON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTERScranton, PA 18509-3023
Mailing AddressPo Box 31, 959 Wyoming AveScranton, PA 18501-0031 · (570) 344-3517 · Fax (570) 344-6839
Fax(570) 969-0968
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 2009
NPI 1225081706 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in PA · MD062166-L Licensed in PA · MD062166L
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

959 WYOMING AVE, Scranton, PA 18509

Other Identifiers 7

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified959155PA
Medicaid001652757PA
Other000000082714PA · Medplus
Medicare UPING55561PA
Medicare PIN959155F5FPA
Other959155PA · Highmark
Medicare UPING55561

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Luiz Felipe Galvao Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6800861212
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040830000596
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390001
Location1822 Mulberry StreetScranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390270
Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18509 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
17 suppliers65 claims122 services$5.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
15 suppliers32 claims38 services$0.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$41.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier22 claims22 services$19.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Dentist (General Practice)
959 WYOMING AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Internal Medicine
959 WYOMING AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Social Worker (Clinical)
959 WYOMING AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
959 WYOMING AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
959 WYOMING AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Dentist (Dental Public Health)
959 WYOMING AVE, SECOND FLOOR, DENTAL OFFICES
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Dentist
959 WYOMING AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Dental Assistant
959 WYOMING AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18509

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 Luiz Galvao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luiz Galvao is 1225081706. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2006.

Where is Luiz Galvao located?

Luiz Galvao practices at 959 Wyoming Ave Scranton Primary Health Care Center, Scranton, PA 18509. The listed phone number is (570) 344-9684.

What is Luiz Galvao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Luiz Galvao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luiz Galvao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Luiz Galvao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Luiz Galvao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Luiz Galvao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luiz Galvao is affiliated with Geisinger-Community Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luiz Galvao was last updated on September 1, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.