Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Lopez, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Wilkes Barre, PA
- NPI 1255592358
- Accepts Medicare
- 18 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1000 E Mountain Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 187110027
(570) 808-2340
fax (570) 808-7904 - Mailing address
-
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 178224903
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Pennsylvania #MD441506 · North Carolina #190299
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255592358. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
492
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$55,291
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 188 | 131 | $75 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 99 | 99 | $125 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 53 | 33 | $206 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 51 | 40 | $48 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 37 | 36 | $80 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 28 | 28 | $75 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 24 | 24 | $110 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $636 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Wilkes Barre Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Lopez's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Lopez practices Surgery Physician in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Lopez practice?
Dr. Joseph Lopez practices at 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 187110027. Office phone: 5708082340.
What is Dr. Joseph Lopez's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255592358, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Lopez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Lopez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Lopez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.