INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOC OF HAZELTON INC
NPI 1922114248
Internal Medicine in Hazleton, PA

Q: What is Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since August 21, 2006

1090 N CHURCH ST, HAZLETON, PA 18202(570) 459-1485(570) 459-6354 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc NPPES

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOC OF HAZELTON INC (NPI 1922114248) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Francisco A Gazek, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922114248

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameINTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOC OF HAZELTON INC

Location Address1090 N CHURCH STHazleton, PA 18202-1446

Mailing Address1090 N Church StHazleton, PA 18202-1446 · (570) 459-1485 · Fax (570) 459-6354

Phone(570) 459-1485

Fax(570) 459-6354

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialFrancisco A GazekPresident · (570) 459-1485

Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020

✔ NPI 1922114248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1090 N CHURCH ST, Hazleton, PA 18202

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0016935350003PA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE 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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Leocadia Prawdzik, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1346218104

1090 N CHURCH ST
Hazleton, PA 18202

(570) 459-1485

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Lennie Romero, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1467968545

1090 N CHURCH ST
Hazle Township, PA 18202

(570) 459-1485

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Julia Shellhamer, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1104716331

1090 N CHURCH ST
Hazle Township, PA 18202

(570) 454-9981

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Hameed Butt, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1932136934

50 MOISEY DRIVE, SUITE 214 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
Hazleton, PA 18202

(570) 501-6900

✔ PECOS2.2 mi

Alva Smith, MD

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1124010608

751 E 16TH ST SUITE 200
Berwick, PA 18603

(570) 759-5491

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi

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 Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc is 1922114248. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc located?

Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc is located at 1090 N Church St, Hazleton, PA 18202. The listed phone number is (570) 459-1485.

What is Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc, in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc 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 Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.