Joseph Lopez, M.D.
NPI 1255592358 · Surgery Physician · Wilkes Barre, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lopez, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Wilkes Barre, PA (NPI 1255592358).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255592358
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 190299 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
677 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 332 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 85 | $124 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 63 | $202 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 37 | $47 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 36 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 33 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-20
- Last updated
- 2020-08-31
- Certified
- 2020-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lopez's NPI number?
- Joseph Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255592358, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lopez's specialty?
- Joseph Lopez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Lopez located?
- Joseph Lopez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027.
- What is Joseph Lopez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lopez is (570) 808-2340.
- Does Joseph Lopez accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lopez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lopez's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lopez's NPI (1255592358) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.