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Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Erchinger
Thomas Andrew Erchinger, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Wilkes-barre, PA specializing in general surgery. Thomas trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 1988. Thomas is also listed as specializing in surgery and colon & rectal surgery. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 237 services to 217 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (570) 808-2340
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BLVD.
Wilkes-barre, PA 18711
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
237 services · 217 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
43 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
20 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
56 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
42 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
29 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
20 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
14 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
13 |
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 2
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.
Trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Erchinger specialize in?
Dr. Erchinger is a general surgeon in Wilkes-barre, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Erchinger located?
Dr. Erchinger is listed at 1000 EAST 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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What is Dr. Erchinger's phone number?
The number on file is (570) 808-2340. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Erchinger?
Dr. Erchinger's National Provider Identifier is 1427050723. 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. Erchinger go to medical school?
Dr. Erchinger attended Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Erchinger have?
Dr. Erchinger has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Erchinger do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Erchinger performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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