Dr. Barbara C Penetar
Anesthesiology in Scranton, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Barbara C Penetar, DO, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger - Community Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Barbara C Penetar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 346-7797 to request Dr. Barbara C Penetar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Barbara C Penetar |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1557342367 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Anesthesiology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Barbara C Penetar attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1063498350
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 19, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Barbara C Penetar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Barbara C Penetar has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 33 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
click for detail Anesthesiology An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
| 05007899L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Scranton, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Danville, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
700 Quincy Ave
Scranton, PA 18510-1724
Phone: (570) 346-7797
Fax: (570) 342-9802
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, February 20, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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