Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,699 Original Medicare patients and 4,551 services for Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk's NPI number?
- 1215185384. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,699 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,551 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,425 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)490 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)234 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)206 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)175 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety23%
- Diabetes21%
Hospitals where Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Arnot Ogden Medical CenterElmira, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330090
- Cayuga Medical Center at IthacaIthaca, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330307
- Ira Davenport Memorial HospitalBath, NY · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330800
- Schuyler HospitalMontour Falls, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331313
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Dates DrIthaca, NY 14850 (607) 274‑4474
- 47 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 262‑5633
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth F. Plocharczyk as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Albany Medical College1,056 clinicians in the group
- Cayuga Pathology PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Albany Medical College
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215185384 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians