DR. DAVID A TALENTI MD
NPI 1851366082
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.36/100
CMS Quality Rating
675 BALTIMORE DR, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702(570) 808-5757(570) 808-6356 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2025, Mar 31, 2025, May 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. David A Talenti Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID A TALENTI MD (NPI 1851366082) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD042285L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Hahnemann University College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851366082
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID A TALENTICredential: MD
Location Address675 BALTIMORE DRWilkes Barre, PA 18702-7900
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 808-5757 · Fax (570) 808-6356
Fax(570) 808-6356
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHahnemann University College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1851366082 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD042285L✔ Licensed in PA · BT2409971
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
675 BALTIMORE DR, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid001212132PA
Medicaid01411687NY
Other100014272PA · Rr Medicare Pin

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David A Talenti 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 ID941393227
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110125000802
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show David Talenti reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hematology & Oncology
1000 E MOUNTAIN DR
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4,429 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.
514 services382 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
202 services197 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.
188 services157 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
98 services96 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
97 services97 patients
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk G0105
Colorectal cancer screening, specifically a colonoscopy, is a preventive measure for those at high risk. A thin, flexible tube with a camera inspects the colon to spot any abnormal growths. This test helps detect potential issues early, enhancing the effectiveness of treatment.
77 services76 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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 18702 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.

79.36/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.07
Promoting Interoperability79
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.63

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
2%405 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
0%454 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
82%129 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
87%830 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
6%54 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
96%2,968 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%1,386 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
31%1,724 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%792 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
17%2,325 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
82%386 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%462 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
28%710 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 84% · 740 patients
Patients tobacco: 76% · 740 patients
38%102 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
48%2,325 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%2,325 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 612 patients
1%612 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
Patients nutrition: 11% · 53 patients
100%53 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Physician Assistant
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Physician Assistant
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Optometrist
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Nurse Practitioner
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Physician Assistant
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
675 BALTIMORE DR
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

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 David Talenti's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Talenti is 1851366082. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is David Talenti located?

David Talenti practices at 675 Baltimore Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The listed phone number is (570) 808-5757.

What is David Talenti's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is David Talenti enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Talenti 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Talenti's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Talenti reassigns Medicare benefits to Geisinger Clinic (Wilkes Barre, PA). The 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 David Talenti's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Talenti accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list David Talenti 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 David Talenti affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Talenti is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Talenti was last updated on June 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.