John Plankeel, M.D.
NPI 1538197744 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Lynchburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sleep Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Plankeel, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Lynchburg, VA (NPI 1538197744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538197744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101230833 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,647 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 368 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 187 | $90 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 160 | $24 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 137 | $77 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 98 | $208 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 95 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 274 | 65 |
| Prednisone | 233 | 71 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 217 | 79 |
| Furosemide | 160 | 48 |
| Ambrisentan | 150 | 15 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 137 | 26 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,165 across 37 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Plankeel's NPI number?
- John Plankeel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538197744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Plankeel's specialty?
- John Plankeel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Plankeel located?
- John Plankeel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2011 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-1111.
- What is John Plankeel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Plankeel is (434) 947-3963.
- Does John Plankeel accept Medicare?
- John Plankeel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Plankeel's NPI active?
- Yes — John Plankeel's NPI (1538197744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.