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- 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
About Dr. Lopez
Joseph M. Lopez, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Wilkes Barre, PA specializing in surgery. Joseph trained at Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. Joseph is also listed as specializing in surgical critical care. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 485 Medicare patients across 677 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and critical care, first 30-74 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1255592358.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (570) 808-2340
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Practice Locations
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
677 services · 485 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
332 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
85 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
63 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
37 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
36 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
33 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
31 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
23 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
20 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
17 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 Wilkes Barre 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Creighton University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Joseph M. Lopez's specialty?
Joseph M. Lopez is a general surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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Where can I find Joseph M. Lopez?
Joseph M. Lopez is listed at 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Joseph M. Lopez?
The number on file is (570) 808-2340. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Joseph M. Lopez's NPI number?
Joseph M. Lopez's National Provider Identifier is 1255592358. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Joseph M. Lopez's education?
Joseph M. Lopez attended Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph M. Lopez been practicing?
Joseph M. Lopez has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph M. Lopez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph M. Lopez the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Joseph M. Lopez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph M. Lopez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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