DR. JOAN J FORGETTA MD
NPI 1346207578
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Wilkes Barre, PA

Q: What is Joan Forgetta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joan Forgetta is 1346207578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Q: What is Joan Forgetta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joan Forgetta was last updated on August 18, 2008. 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.

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled

90.34/100

CMS Quality Rating

575 N RIVER ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18764(570) 696-3283(570) 696-3268 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Joan J Forgetta Md NPPES

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

DR. JOAN J FORGETTA MD (NPI 1346207578) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD049598L) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346207578

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOAN J FORGETTACredential: MD

Location Address575 N RIVER STWilkes Barre, PA 18764-0999

Mailing AddressPo Box 197State College, PA 16804-0197 · (814) 235-1526 · Fax (814) 235-1566

Phone(570) 696-3283

Fax(570) 696-3268

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 2008

✔ NPI 1346207578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD049598L

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X · License MD049598L (PA)

575 N RIVER ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF56214PA

Medicare PIN743540PA

Medicaid001410587PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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)

Dr. Joan J Forgetta Md 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815

A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.

240 services203 patients

Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 78227

A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into the body. This substance helps create images of these areas on a special camera. It's often combined with drug use to improve image clarity and aid in diagnosing various conditions.

58 services58 patients

Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264

A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.

53 services53 patients

Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306

A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.

35 services35 patients

Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration 78708

This procedure helps analyze kidney function using a safe radioactive substance and special imaging. The substance is administered through an injection and travels to your kidneys. Images are then taken to assess blood flow and overall kidney function.

27 services27 patients

Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times 78315

A nuclear medicine bone study involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material collects in the bones and is detected by a special camera to create images. These images are taken at different times to track changes and help diagnose bone conditions.

25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18764 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.

90.34/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.69

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Nuclear Medicine: Correlation with Existing Imaging Studies for All Patients Undergoing Bone Scintigraphy

Percentage of final reports for all patients, regardless of age, undergoing bone scintigraphy that include physician documentation of correlation with existing relevant imaging studies (e.g., x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.) that were performed

96%158 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 20

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

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