J ERIC WIECZOREK MD
NPI 1356393672
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Sidman, PA
Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
About J Eric Wieczorek Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
J ERIC WIECZOREK MD (NPI 1356393672) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Sidman, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD 027159E) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (1981).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1356393672
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QG0300X
Provider Legal NameJ ERIC WIECZOREKCredential: MD
Location Address456 LOCUST STREETSidman, PA 15955
Mailing Address456 Locust Street, Po Box 199Sidman, PA 15955 · (814) 487-5721 · Fax (814) 487-4781
Phone(814) 487-5721
Fax(814) 487-4781
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2011
✔ NPI 1356393672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QG0300X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD 027159E
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License MD027159E (PA)
456 LOCUST STREET, Sidman, PA 15955
Other Identifiers 3
Medicare UPINB36494
Medicaid0010215060002PA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified103060
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
J Eric Wieczorek 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 ID7810069580
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080714000007
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 4
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
204 services92 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
31 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
20 services16 patients
Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653
The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.
18 services18 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Upmc Altoona
Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Johnstown, PAOwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390110
Location1086 Franklin StreetJohnstown, PA 15905 · Cambria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber
Acute Care Hospitals · Windber, PAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390112
Location600 Somerset AvenueWindber, PA 15963 · Somerset County
Emergency services
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15955 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
$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.
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
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
2%292 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
24%664 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
73%162 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
99%162 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,209 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
71%7,163 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
0%541 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%178 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
86%1,214 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
88%530 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
18%1,148 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
65%910 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 89% · 983 patients
Patients tobacco: 81% · 983 patients
2%96 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
71%1,214 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
24%1,214 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
65%647 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 530 patients
0%530 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
18%1,214 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.
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
5 suppliers23 claims54 services$5.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers12 claims18 services$36.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers18 claims59 services$2.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$109.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
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 J Wieczorek's NPI number?
The NPI number for J Wieczorek is 1356393672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.
Where is J Wieczorek located?
J Wieczorek practices at 456 Locust Street, Sidman, PA 15955. The listed phone number is (814) 487-5721.
What is J Wieczorek's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QG0300X.
Is J Wieczorek enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. J Wieczorek 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 J Wieczorek affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, J Wieczorek is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for J Wieczorek was last updated on January 10, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.
# J Eric Wieczorek, MD · NPI 1356393672
Geriatric Medicine physician in Sidman, Pennsylvania. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 16, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1356393672 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 16, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine · taxonomy 207QG0300X
- **State license:** MD 027159E (Pennsylvania)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 456 LOCUST STREET, Sidman, PA 15955
- **Phone:** (814) 487-5721 · **Fax:** (814) 487-4781
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Temple University School Of Medicine, class of 1981
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 10, 2011
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN B36494; Medicaid 0010215060002 (PA); Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 103060
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