Quick answers
- Does Paul A. Covello accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul A. Covello 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 Paul A. Covello see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 324 services for Paul A. Covello. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul A. Covello's NPI number?
- 1750624383. 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 Paul A. Covello, 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 324 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)63 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)21 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)20 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)20 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- COPD29%
Hospitals where Paul A. Covello works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul A. Covello 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.
- Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390006
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes-Barre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390270
- Geisinger-Community Medical CenterScranton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390001
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul A. Covello is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 E Mountain DrWilkes Barre, PA 18711 (570) 826‑7850
- 675 Baltimore DrWilkes Barre, PA 18702 (570) 826‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul A. Covello as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
Other oral surgeons in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Geisinger Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Dental school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750624383 |
| 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