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- 231 Northern Blvd Ste 1, South Abington Township, PA 18411
About Dr. Plucknett
Based in South Abington Township, PA, Barbara Plucknett, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Barbara graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 1991. Barbara is also listed as specializing in gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Barbara cared for 2,139 Medicare patients across 9,114 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination. NPI 1518950914 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (570) 344-9997
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Practice Locations
231 NORTHERN BLVD STE 1
South Abington Township, PA 18411
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
- Infertility
High-risk or subspecialty
- Heart disease complicating pregnancy
- Placenta accreta spectrum
- Suspected fetal anomaly
Infections
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Chlamydia
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Ovary removal
- Surgical treatment of endometriosis
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
Pelvic floor
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
Pregnancy and delivery
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Vaginal childbirth
- External cephalic version
- Prenatal care
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
- Gynecologic cancer staging surgery
Surgeries
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Birth Control
- IUD Removal
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,114 services · 2,139 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
78 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
67 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
65 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
44 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
30 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
30 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
29 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
26 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
22 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope | Procedure | 57425 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Plucknett specialize in?
Dr. Plucknett is an OB-GYN in South Abington Township, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Plucknett located?
Dr. Plucknett is listed at 231 Northern Blvd Ste 1, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Plucknett's phone number?
The number on file is (570) 344-9997. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Plucknett's NPI number?
Dr. Plucknett's National Provider Identifier is 1518950914. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Plucknett go to medical school?
Dr. Plucknett attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Plucknett been practicing?
Dr. Plucknett has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Plucknett do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Plucknett performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, fitting and insertion of vaginal support device and exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Plucknett confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Plucknett. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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