GARY R. DECKER MD – NPI #1144279209
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

GARY DECKER is a physician located in WILKES-BARRE, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144279209 to GARY DECKER on May 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Nov 19, 2010. 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 GARY DECKER below.

NPI Profile for
GARY R. DECKER

NPI Number
1144279209
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARY R. DECKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
545 N RIVER ST
SUITE 205
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702-2600
Phone: (570) 822-6036 Fax: (570) 829-1520
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GARY DECKER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERFIRST PRIORITY HEALTHPA075321
OTHERFIRST PRIORITY LIFEPA710341
OTHERGEISINGER HEALTH PLANPA8408
OTHERHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELDPA710341
OTHERUNISON HEALTH PLANPA102861
MEDICAIDPA0012845610001
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
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)
PA MD042296E

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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
GARY DECKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MOSES TAYLOR HOSPITAL
      700 QUINCY AVENUE
      SCRANTON, PA 18510
    • REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF SCRANTON
      746 JEFFERSON AVENUE
      SCRANTON, PA 18501
    • WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      575 NORTH RIVER STREET
      WILKES-BARRE, PA 18764

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