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ANITA KIM BUNIAK DO
NPI 1649767179
Hospitalist in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since April 19, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD, WILKES BARRE, PA 18711(570) 808-7399(570) 808-5942 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2022, Apr 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Anita Kim Buniak Do NPPES

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

ANITA KIM BUNIAK DO (NPI 1649767179) is an individual hospitalist provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS022284) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph's Hospital Health Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649767179
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameANITA KIM BUNIAKCredential: DO
Location Address1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVDWilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144
Phone(570) 808-7399
Fax(570) 808-5942
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 31, 2024
✔ NPI 1649767179 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS022284
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OS022284 (PA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Anita Yang Kim

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1240 Meeting House LnSouthampton, NY 11968-5009 · Phone (415) 786-4880
Location 28441 Ponta Delgada DrElk Grove, CA 95757-6386 · Phone (415) 786-4880
Location 3575 N River StWilkes Barre, PA 18764-5009 · Phone (570) 552-4450

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

Anita Kim Buniak Do 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 ID7911381827
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220825004340, I20251105001185
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
239 services136 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
202 services112 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
138 services135 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
53 services52 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Joseph's Hospital Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Syracuse, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330140
Location301 Prospect AvenueSyracuse, NY 13203 · Onondaga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Crouse Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Syracuse, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330203
Location736 Irving AvenueSyracuse, NY 13210 · Onondaga 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 18711 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.

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
Quality80.69
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

PASSANG DOLMA M.D.
Hospitalist
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7399
HEATHER CATHERINE PUGLIESE LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7908
KOUSHIK PAUL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-3746
DR. MICHAEL TRAKAS M.D.
Anesthesiology
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7850
THAIS PRATA MIRANDA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-5967
DARIUSZ PIOTR BULCZAK MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7779
DR. NATHAN MARK OLSON DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD, ATT:GME-VALLY MEDICAL BUILDING
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7300
DR. BOGDAN PROTYNIAK MD, FACS, FASCRS
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD, MC: 37-62
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-2340

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 Anita Buniak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anita Buniak is 1649767179. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2018. The provider is also known as Anita Yang Kim.

Where is Anita Buniak located?

Anita Buniak practices at 1000 East Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. The listed phone number is (570) 808-7399.

What is Anita Buniak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Anita Buniak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anita Buniak 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 Anita Buniak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Anita Buniak is affiliated with St Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Crouse Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anita Buniak was last updated on May 31, 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.