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JOSEPH RUTHERFORD PLAKSIN M.D.
NPI 1427411024
Internal Medicine in Durham, NC

Active since March 31, 2016PECOS Enrolled
508 FULTON ST, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 386-0411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2022, Mar 31, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Joseph Rutherford Plaksin M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH RUTHERFORD PLAKSIN M.D. (NPI 1427411024) is an individual internal medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-01096) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427411024
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH RUTHERFORD PLAKSINCredential: M.D.
Location Address508 FULTON STDurham, NC 27705-3875
Mailing Address3114 Croasdaile DrDurham, NC 27705-2508
Phone(919) 386-0411
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1427411024 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-01096
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.
508 FULTON ST, Durham, NC 27705
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.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)

Joseph Rutherford Plaksin M.d. 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 27705 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

MISS NANCY CAROL LEE LCSW-P, CMSW, MHA
Social Worker (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, SOCIAL WORK SERVICE (122)
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MS. GWEN ELIZABETH MADILL LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, SOCIAL WORK SERVICE
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
DYLAN PRIDE HARRIS
Dietitian, Registered
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MELISSA RAKU DAVIS PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (720) 628-6224
HILARY D BUCHANAN
Registered Nurse
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MS. RENEE MICHELLE MCCLELLAND AU.D.
Audiologist
508 FULTON ST, ASPS - 126
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-6961
DR. DEBORAH ANNE FISHER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-6945
DR. CHRISTOPHER WILDRICK WOODS MD, MPH
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
508 FULTON ST, DURHAM VAMC
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411

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 Joseph Plaksin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Plaksin is 1427411024. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2016.

Where is Joseph Plaksin located?

Joseph Plaksin practices at 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC 27705. The listed phone number is (919) 386-0411.

What is Joseph Plaksin's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Plaksin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Plaksin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joseph Plaksin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Joseph Plaksin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Plaksin was last updated on January 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.