RICHARD J. LIZAK DO – NPI #1972552370
Internal Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICHARD LIZAK is a physician located in LEHIGHTON, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972552370 to RICHARD LIZAK on May 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 21, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD LIZAK below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD J. LIZAK

NPI Number
1972552370
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD J. LIZAK
Credentials
DO
Primary location
281 N 12TH ST
SUITE B
LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-1101
Phone: (610) 377-7793 Fax: (610) 377-9241
Mailing address
1605 N CEDAR CREST BLVD
SUITE 110B
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-2351
Phone: (610) 973-1410 Fax: (610) 973-1449
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 21, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD LIZAK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherCAPITAL BLUE CROSSPA01054302
otherHIGHMARK PA BLUE SHIELDPA553701
otherPALMETTO RRPA110189148
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 PA OS008213L

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD LIZAK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
    • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS
      500 ST LUKE'S DRIVE
      LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
    • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS
      100 ST LUKE'S LANE
      STROUDSBURG, PA 18360
    • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
      801 OSTRUM STREET
      BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
    • ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      360 W RUDDLE STREET
      COALDALE, PA 18218
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
      1611 POND ROAD SUITE 103
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
  • NURSING HOME
    • SUMMIT AT BLUE MOUNTAIN NURSING & REHAB CTR, THE
      211 NORTH 12TH STREET
      LEHIGHTON, PA 18235

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