WAYNE E. PENKA MD – NPI #1417093279
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

WAYNE PENKA is a pathologist located in OMAHA, NE. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417093279 to WAYNE PENKA on January 29, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jun 08, 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 WAYNE PENKA below.

NPI Profile for
WAYNE E. PENKA

NPI Number
1417093279
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WAYNE E. PENKA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4955 F STREET
OMAHA, NE 68117
Phone: (402) 717-2871 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 4907
OMAHA, NE 68104
Phone: (402) 717-2871 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)		 NE 15319

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
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1972
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
WAYNE PENKA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY
      7500 MERCY RD
      OMAHA, NE 68124
    • CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL
      6901 NORTH 72ND ST
      OMAHA, NE 68122
    • CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE
      16901 LAKESIDE HILLS CT
      OMAHA, NE 68130
    • CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS
      800 MERCY DRIVE
      COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
    • CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS
      2620 WEST FAIDLEY AVE
      GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803

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