James Francis Pingpank, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

James Francis Pingpank, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Oncology" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and his current practice location is 5150 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 692-2852.

James Francis Pingpank is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD055945L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154579720.

Contact Information

James Francis Pingpank, MD
5150 Centre Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1309
(412) 692-2852
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Francis Pingpank
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location5150 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James Francis Pingpank attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154579720
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/08/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961560784
  • Enrollment ID: I20081023000387

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Francis Pingpank such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154579720NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology MD055945L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PAHospital
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health SystemPittsburgh, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393721

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. James Francis Pingpank allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. James Francis Pingpank is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Francis Pingpank, MD
5150 Centre Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1309

Ph: (412) 692-2852
James Francis Pingpank, MD
5150 Centre Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1309

Ph: (412) 692-2852

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