Summary

Dr. Pernikoff specializes in colon and rectal surgery including colorectal cancer in-office procedures such as hemorrhoidal banding and treatment of acute thrombosed hemorrhoids and anorectal abscesses.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 44 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
  • 21 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Barry Jay Pernikoff has 2 locations

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Surgical Specialists Plains

200 S River StPlains, PA 18705
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wilkes Barre General Hospital

575 N River StWilkes Barre, PA 18764

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Dr. Barry Jay Pernikoff, MDDr. Jason Michael StantonDr. Phillip John Kurello, MDDr. Bruce Howard Saidman, MD
Colorectal SurgerySurgeryFamily MedicineOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.2 
4.4 
44 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Plains , PAWilkes Barre , PALEHMAN , PAKingston , PA
Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Barry Jay Pernikoff

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Geisinger Health Plan - PPO
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Barry Jay Pernikoff has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Barry Jay Pernikoff has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dr. Barry Jay Pernikoff holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Pernikoff's NPI number is 1609844646.

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Dr. Barry Pernikoff is affiliated with Wilkes Barre General Hospital.
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Dr. Barry Pernikoff's office is located at 200 S River St, Plains, PA, 18705.
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