GEORGE ZLUPKO
NPI 1902867716
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Altoona, PA

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 CHESTNUT AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 946-2846 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About George Zlupko NPPES

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

GEORGE ZLUPKO (NPI 1902867716) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD014366E) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902867716
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE ZLUPKO
Location Address800 CHESTNUT AVEAltoona, PA 16601-4722
Mailing Address800 Chestnut AveAltoona, PA 16601-4722
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2021
NPI 1902867716 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in PA · MD014366E
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

800 CHESTNUT AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

Accepted 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

George Zlupko 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 ID345261822
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110805000022
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 18

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, 30-39 minutes 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.
314 services185 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
220 services147 patients
Test to measure exhaled air and carbon dioxide for evaluation of lung function 94681
This test involves breathing into a device to assess lung function. It measures the amount of air you exhale and the levels of carbon dioxide present. This helps in identifying any potential breathing or lung issues.
87 services50 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 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.
70 services31 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
40 services40 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
40 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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.

85.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.04

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers20 claims39 services$1.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers30 claims30 services$18.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable liquid oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, supply reservoir, humidifier, flowmeter, refill adaptor, contents gauge, cannula or mask, and tubing E0434
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$43.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
10 suppliers163 claims163 services$86.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers69 claims69 services$31.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
3 suppliers69 claims3,497 services$6.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
800 CHESTNUT AVE, ALTOONA LUNG SPECIALISTS
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
800 CHESTNUT AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 CHESTNUT AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
800 CHESTNUT AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
800 CHESTNUT AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1902867716, enumerated as an "individual" on March 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 800 CHESTNUT AVE ALTOONA, PA 16601 and the phone number is (814) 946-2846.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

George Zlupko is affiliated with: UPMC ALTOONA.