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Anesthesiology

Joseph M. Plambeck, MD

Works at hospitals in Lincoln, NE · Nebraska

Summary

Dr. Joseph M. Plambeck, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1600 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506. Phone: (402) 489-0200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph M. Plambeck had 281 Original Medicare patients and 506 services. NPI 1710368691. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1600 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506 · Directions
  • Phone: (402) 489‑0200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln Surgical Hospital
  • Group practice: Associated Anesthesiologists, PC
  • Medical school: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph M. Plambeck, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph M. Plambeck accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Plambeck 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 Joseph M. Plambeck see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 506 services for Joseph M. Plambeck. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph M. Plambeck's NPI number?
1710368691. 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 Joseph M. Plambeck, 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 patients281
Services billed to Medicare506
Different services or procedures63
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)61 services
  2. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)56 services
  3. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)52 services
  4. Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)48 services
  5. Other procedure on nervous system (64999)44 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis68%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%
  • Atrial fibrillation31%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Joseph M. Plambeck works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Plambeck 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph M. Plambeck is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Plambeck as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Associated Anesthesiologists, PC98 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Lincoln

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Associated Anesthesiologists, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710368691
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians