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Edit this profileRussell Pluhm, DO is a healthcare provider in West Reading, PA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Russell provided 80 services to 78 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views, x-ray for bone length assessment, and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1093378499.
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420 S 5TH AVE
West Reading, PA 19611
909 Fulton St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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80 services · 78 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72082 |
33 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray for bone length assessment | Imaging | 77073 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Pluhm is a radiologist in West Reading, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Pluhm is listed at 420 S 5Th Ave, West Reading, PA 19611. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (484) 628-6255. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Pluhm's National Provider Identifier is 1093378499. 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
Dr. Pluhm attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Pluhm has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pluhm performs imaging including x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views and x-ray for bone length assessment. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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