Matthew E. Plank, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Matthew E. Plank is a Physician Assistant based in Danville, PA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(570) 271-6361Danville, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Matthew E. Plank, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Danville, PA in group practice. He has been practicing since 2008 — over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 747 Physician Assistant providers in PASee all Physician Assistant in Danville18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2123dNPPES updated 2020-07-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-2170

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

85

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

80

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

264

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $11k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Depression
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 29, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-3034

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Matthew E. Plank

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew E. Plank for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Danville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Matthew E. Plank

NPI records show Dr. Plank as active with telehealth listed in Danville, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 271-6361.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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