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MATTHEW DESCIAK M.D.
NPI 1306068705
Anesthesiology in Wilkes Barr, PA

Active since May 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 EAST MOUTAIN BLVD, WILKES BARR, PA 18711(570) 808-7850(570) 808-7855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Matthew Desciak M.d. NPPES

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

MATTHEW DESCIAK M.D. (NPI 1306068705) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Wilkes Barr, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD438999) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306068705
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW DESCIAKCredential: M.D.
Location Address1000 EAST MOUTAIN BLVDWilkes Barr, PA 18711-4903
Mailing Address100 North Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144
Phone(570) 808-7850
Fax(570) 808-7855
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 2015
✔ NPI 1306068705 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD438999
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1000 EAST MOUTAIN BLVD, Wilkes Barr, PA 18711
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Matthew Desciak M.d. 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 ID5294866711
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100628000660
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 2

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

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 Matthew Desciak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Desciak is 1306068705. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Where is Matthew Desciak located?

Matthew Desciak practices at 1000 East Moutain Blvd, Wilkes Barr, PA 18711. The listed phone number is (570) 808-7850.

What is Matthew Desciak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Matthew Desciak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Desciak 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.

Is Matthew Desciak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Desciak is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Desciak was last updated on January 15, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.