Dr. Mark Puffenberger
Family Practice in Shavertown, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Mark Puffenberger, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Mark Puffenberger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 675-0900 to request Dr. Mark Puffenberger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Mark Puffenberger |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2860564176 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Mark Puffenberger attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1124055314
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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 - He does 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 - He 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 - He 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. Mark Puffenberger
Medical Licenses
Dr. Mark Puffenberger has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| MD040604E | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
176 N Main St
Shavertown, PA 18708-1121
Phone: (570) 675-0900
Fax: (570) 674-8912
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
Thursday, September 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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