Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Athar Altaf work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Athar Altaf 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 Athar Altaf see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Wilkes Barre, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Athar Altaf's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
- Does Athar Altaf accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Athar Altaf 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 Athar Altaf offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Athar Altaf offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Athar Altaf?
- (570) 826-7300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Athar Altaf's NPI number?
- 1447201454. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Athar Altaf works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Athar Altaf at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes-Barre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390270
- Geisinger-Community Medical CenterScranton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390001
Practice locations
Addresses where Athar Altaf is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 675 Baltimore DrWilkes Barre, PA 18702 (570) 826‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Athar Altaf as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Wilkes Barre
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilkes Barre, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447201454 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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