LISA KIMBERLY PAPPAS-TAFFER MD
NPI 1689817181
Dermatology in Philadelphia, PA

Q: What is Lisa Pappas-taffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lisa Pappas-taffer is 1689817181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2009. The provider is also known as Lisa Kimberly Pappas MD.

Q: What is Lisa Pappas-taffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Active since April 13, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.48/100

CMS Quality Rating

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1-330S PERELMAN CENTER, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 662-2737(215) 615-3424 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Lisa Kimberly Pappas-taffer Md NPPES

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

LISA KIMBERLY PAPPAS-TAFFER MD (NPI 1689817181) is an individual dermatology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD445060) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689817181

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameLISA KIMBERLY PAPPAS-TAFFERCredential: MD

Location Address3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1-330S PERELMAN CENTERPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Mailing Address3400 Civic Center Blvd., 1-330s Perelman CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · (215) 662-2737 · Fax (215) 615-3424

Phone(215) 662-2737

Fax(215) 615-3424

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateApril 13, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 2015

✔ NPI 1689817181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD445060

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lisa Kimberly Pappas Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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

Lisa Kimberly Pappas-taffer 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 ID5597920595

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120625000537

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 13

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.

131 services89 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

92 services61 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003

This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.

58 services17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

42 services21 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102

A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.

40 services31 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

32 services19 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000

"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.

31 services26 patients

Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110

"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.

26 services22 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.

22 services17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

20 services16 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103

A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.

19 services12 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000

17 services12 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102

14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390111

Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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

$92.69 typical visit price

range $59.88 – $180.99

Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$74.47 typical visit price

range $19.30 – $147.29

Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)

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.

85.48/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.6

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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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.

MONA AL MUKADDAM MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., WEST PAVILION, 4TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2300

KATALIN SUSZTAK MD

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 300 S
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2638

ILDIKO CSIKI MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., RAD ONC/TRC 2 WEST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2428

BRIAN CURRAN CAPELL MD

Dermatology

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1-330S PERELMAN CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2737

DR. ALEXANDER LIN MD

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., CONCOURSE LEVEL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2428

RENYU LIU MD

Anesthesiology

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 349-8310

KRISTEN N KOBALY MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., WEST PAVILION 4TH FL, SUITE 4-900 W
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2300

KAITLIN ELIZABETH CIOTOLI CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 349-8310

PHILLIP D HOLLER MD

Dermatology

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1-330S PERELMAN CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2737

NEHA VAPIWALA MD

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., CONCOURSE LEVEL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2428

JOHN T FARRAR MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Pain Medicine)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., PENN MEDICINE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 349-8310

CAROLYN RAMONDO RD, LDN, CNSC

Dietitian, Registered

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., WEST PAVILION 4TH FL SUITE 4-900 W
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2300

ADAM CUKER MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 615-5858

STEPHEN T ARMENTI MD

Ophthalmology

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., WEST PAVILION, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 614-4100

DAVID S WERNSING MD

Surgery

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 4TH FLOOR, PERELMAN WEST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2626

WILLIAM R RATE MD

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., CONCOURSE LEVEL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2428

REBECCA HIRSH MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 615-5858

DR. CONSTANTINE M CHAKNOS MD

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 300S
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2638

TODD W RIDKY MD

Dermatology

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1-330S PERELMAN CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2737

ANTOINE G SREIH MD

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., 1ST FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-2454

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 Lisa Pappas-taffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lisa Pappas-taffer is 1689817181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2009. The provider is also known as Lisa Kimberly Pappas MD.

Where is Lisa Pappas-taffer located?

Lisa Pappas-taffer practices at 3400 Civic Center Blvd. 1-330s Perelman Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 662-2737.

What is Lisa Pappas-taffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Lisa Pappas-taffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lisa Pappas-taffer 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.

What insurance does Lisa Pappas-taffer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Lisa Pappas-taffer 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.

Is Lisa Pappas-taffer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lisa Pappas-taffer is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lisa Pappas-taffer was last updated on August 31, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.