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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PENNINGS
Based in Post Falls, ID, John L Pennings, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. John graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1988. John is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 543 services to 489 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (208) 262-0945
- Email not available
Practice Locations
750 N SYRINGA ST STE 205
Post Falls, ID 83854
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
543 services · 489 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
55 |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
50 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
50 |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
34 |
| Creation of muscle graft to trunk | Procedure | 15734 |
34 |
| Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc | Procedure | 22585 |
30 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
20 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
71 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
51 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other general surgeons in Post Falls 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Minnesota Medical School 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 8
Providers in ID who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pennings's specialty?
Dr. Pennings is a general surgeon in Post Falls, ID. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pennings?
Dr. Pennings is listed at 750 N SYRINGA ST STE 205, Post Falls, ID 83854. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Pennings?
The number on file is (208) 262-0945. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pennings?
Dr. Pennings's National Provider Identifier is 1073569737. 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
What is Dr. Pennings's medical education?
Dr. Pennings attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pennings have?
Dr. Pennings has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pennings known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pennings performs procedures including fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc, diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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