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PENN HIGHLANDS ELK
NPI 1811610298
Ophthalmology in Saint Marys, PA

Active since September 21, 2022
765 JOHNSONBURG RD, SAINT MARYS, PA 15857(814) 781-3435(814) 781-7866 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Penn Highlands Elk NPPES

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

PENN HIGHLANDS ELK (NPI 1811610298) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. The organization lists Laurie Jane Macdonald, Auth Official/cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811610298
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameELK REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Location Address765 JOHNSONBURG RDSaint Marys, PA 15857-3417
Mailing Address763 Johnsonburg RdSaint Marys, PA 15857-3417 · (814) 375-4200 · Fax (814) 375-4232
Phone(814) 781-3435
Fax(814) 781-7866
Organization SubpartYesParent: Penn Highlands Healthcare
Authorized OfficialLaurie Jane MacdonaldAuth Official/cfo · (814) 788-8743
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1811610298 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
765 JOHNSONBURG RD, Saint Marys, PA 15857
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsPenn Highlands Elk
Other NamePenn Highlands Eye Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100729260PA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Penn Highlands Elk is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

82

Medicare enrollment records show 82 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Penn Highlands Elk, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Emergency Medicine66
Nurse Practitioner6
Ophthalmology4
Family Practice2
Optometry2
Endocrinology1
Internal Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 82
Brett Karlik, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1770625774
765 JOHNSONBURG RD
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 781-3435
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Morgon Von Schmidt, OD
Optometry
NPI 1457030231
765 JOHNSONBURG RD
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 781-3435
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Abagail Wittman
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104509942
763 JOHNSONBURG RD
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 788-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Marsha Lehman
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083497424
761 JOHNSONBURG RD
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 788-8777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
George Castellano, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1497758288
ERPG EMERGENCY SERVICES 763 JOHNSONBURG RD
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 888-8595
✔ PECOS3.0 mi
Julia Wonderling, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1619175411
ERPG EMERGENCY SERVICES 763 JOHNSONBURG ROAD
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 788-8595
✔ PECOS3.0 mi
Ryan Bisbey, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1710178439
529 SUNFLOWER DR
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-2390
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Emily Emerson, OD
Optometry
NPI 1295111094
529 SUNFLOWER DR
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-2390
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Emily Cardoni
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790675304
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-6470
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Cortnie Carlheim, DO
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1770075756
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-2200
✔ PECOS24 mi
Brian Gates, DO
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1235365248
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-3471
✔ PECOS24 mi
John Georgino, DO
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1588242515
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-2200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Christopher Hall, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1780905091
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-4200
✔ PECOS24 mi
Tabatha Jeffers
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1326058629
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-6470
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Joseph Mcandrew, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1407866726
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-3471
✔ PECOS24 mi
Renu Shirguppi, DO
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1982966941
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-3471
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Gerald Smith, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1912184284
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-3471
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Kristen Witherite, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609531318
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-6470
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Jon Lampkin, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1922090174
50 WATERFORD PIKE
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-8344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
David Benado, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1386644292
620 HOWARD AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 889-2866
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare63 mi
See all 82 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Elk Regional Health Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elk Regional Health Center is 1811610298. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2022. The provider is doing business as Penn Highlands Elk. The provider is also known as Penn Highlands Eye Center.

Where is Elk Regional Health Center located?

Elk Regional Health Center is located at 765 Johnsonburg Rd, Saint Marys, PA 15857. The listed phone number is (814) 781-3435.

What is Elk Regional Health Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Elk Regional Health Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elk Regional Health Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Elk Regional Health Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 82 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Elk Regional Health Center. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Emergency Medicine (66), Nurse Practitioner (6) and Ophthalmology (4). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Elk Regional Health Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Elk Regional Health Center 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 Elk Regional Health Center was last updated on September 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.