DAVID ANDREW WILKINSON M.D.
NPI 1740541994
Neurological Surgery in Hershey, PA
About David Andrew Wilkinson M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DAVID ANDREW WILKINSON M.D. (NPI 1740541994) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD471040) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (2012).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
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
David Andrew Wilkinson M.d. 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.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
Imaging of blood vessel
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery
Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance
Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
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.
This service was performed 40 times for 36 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
This service was performed 38 times for 20 patientsFollow-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.
This service was performed 51 times for 30 patientsHospital 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.
This service was performed 17 times for 16 patientsImaging of blood vessels, also known as vascular imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that allows doctors to view the condition of your blood vessels. It employs techniques like ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI to capture images, enabling the detection of blockages or abnormalities.
This service was performed 18 times for 14 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
This service was performed 32 times for 32 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsThis procedure involves blocking a central nervous system or spinal cord artery to prevent blood flow. It's typically done to treat conditions like aneurysms or vascular malformations. It can help prevent strokes, bleeding, or other serious issues.
This service was performed 14 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves removing a blood clot from a head artery. A special imaging technique called fluoroscopy is used for guidance. Additionally, an injection is given to help dissolve any remaining clot. This helps restore normal blood flow to the brain.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves a radiologist examining an image to plan the placement of a substance that will block blood flow in a specific area. This is usually done to prevent bleeding or to cut off the blood supply to a growth.
This service was performed 17 times for 14 patientsUltrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
This service was performed 26 times for 18 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.58 for a new patient copayment and $17.09 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 17033 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.34
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.58
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $68.36
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.09
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 71.78, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 71.78 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 48.32
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category comprises 40% of a provider's final MIPS score.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 100
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category comprises 25% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score. -
Cost Score: 57.63
The Cost performance category assesses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category comprises 20% of a provider's final MIPS score.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. David Wilkinson is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
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| PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER | 503 NORTH 21ST STREET CAMP HILL, PA 17011 | (717) 763-2100 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER | 500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 | (717) 531-8521 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER | 1800 EAST PARK AVE STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803 | (814) 231-7000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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HERSHEY, PA 17033
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740541994, enumerated as an "individual" on June 05, 2012.
The provider is located at 30 HOPE DR STE 1200 HERSHEY, PA 17033 and the phone number is (717) 531-3828.
Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
David Wilkinson is affiliated with: PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER and MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER.
