Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Christopher Pluskota

DO · Gastroenterology · Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
630 E RIVER ST
Elyria, OH 44035
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 11 Years Practicing
427
Medicare Patients / yr
12
Procedures Billed
11
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Ohio, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Pluskota is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 44035, OH — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Pluskota Does

Dr. Pluskota served 427 Medicare patients across 469 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Ohio (466 patients across 488 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)10097
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)7356
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)7370
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)4737
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)3433

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Pluskota billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Pluskota is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Parma Community General Hospital

Parma, OH
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Uh St John Medical Center

Westlake, OH
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center

Elyria, OH
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Pluskota practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Pluskota offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 630 E RIVER ST, Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: (440) 329-7500

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

27 min

Average commute time in this zip · 91% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

81.7061

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 44035, OH

If Dr. Pluskota isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 44035, OH:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Amandeep SinghGastroenterology26<1 mi
Abdul T. RazackGastroenterology8648.4 mi
Mazen IssaGastroenterology1.2K13.9 mi
Newton P. MuthunayagamGastroenterology1.1K13.9 mi
Suresh K. MahajanGastroenterology1.6K13.9 mi
Nitin DavessarGastroenterology80114.6 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Christopher Pluskota: Common Questions

Does Dr. Pluskota accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Pluskota is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Pluskota depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 44035, OH →
Where is Dr. Pluskota's office?
Dr. Pluskota practices at 630 E RIVER ST, Elyria, OH 44035. Phone: (440) 329-7500.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Pluskota accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (440) 329-7500 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 44035, OH to see available options.
Does Dr. Pluskota offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Pluskota is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Pluskota?
Dr. Pluskota graduated in 2015 and has been practicing for approximately 11 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Pluskota treated 427 Medicare patients across 12 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Pluskota is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (440) 329-7500 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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