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Orthopedic Surgery

David J. Kolessar, MD

Works at hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, PA · Scranton, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

David J. Kolessar, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, PA and Scranton, PA. NPI 1144280496. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David J. Kolessar, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
39Years since medical school (graduated 1987)
Temple University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Geisinger ClinicGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does David J. Kolessar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists David J. Kolessar at 2 hospitals: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger-Community Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does David J. Kolessar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Danville, PA, Wilkes Barre, PA and Cranberry Twp, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David J. Kolessar's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does David J. Kolessar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Kolessar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does David J. Kolessar offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says David J. Kolessar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for David J. Kolessar?
(570) 826-7300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David J. Kolessar's NPI number?
1144280496. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where David J. Kolessar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David J. Kolessar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where David J. Kolessar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David J. Kolessar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
  • Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc2,800 clinicians in the group
  • H2 Health and Rehabilitation Services LLC42 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Danville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danville, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144280496
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians