Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ron Pitkanen, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Mountain Brk, AL
- NPI 1457677015
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2700 Highway 280 S Ste 212
Mountain Brk, AL 352232468
(205) 878-4368
fax (205) 878-4367 - Additional location
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7191 Cahaba Valley RD Ste 100B
Birmingham, AL 352426461
(205) 559-3651
fax (205) 558-3654
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 18, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #34323
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457677015. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,752
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$376,105
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 433 | 297 | $277 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 341 | 206 | $118 | |
82962 |
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | 322 | 84 | $3 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 189 | 138 | $110 | |
64484 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | 157 | 128 | $100 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 151 | 151 | $101 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 139 | 89 | $137 | |
80305 |
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | 110 | 109 | $12 | |
62321 |
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | 101 | 75 | $224 | |
64636 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | 90 | 30 | $204 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$782
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 16 | $483.13 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 5 | $89.08 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $39.37 | |
| SPR Therapeutics, Inc | 2 | $38.20 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $22.78 | |
| Averitas Pharma Inc. | 1 | $21.74 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $19.95 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $18.16 | |
| SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 | $18.04 | |
| Avanos Medical | 1 | $15.64 | |
| Merit Medical Systems Inc | 1 | $15.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,423
Patients
1,079
Total drug cost
$73,589
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 726 | 319 | $16,650 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 525 | 223 | $17,421 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 292 | 141 | $4,214 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 167 | 78 | $5,959 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 148 | 62 | $2,613 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 95 | 51 | $1,525 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 78 | 29 | $1,342 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 77 | 47 | $979 |
| Fentanyl | Generic | 69 | 19 | $7,064 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 59 | 33 | $556 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ron Pitkanen's medical specialty?
Dr. Ron Pitkanen practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Mountain Brk, AL.
Where does Dr. Ron Pitkanen practice?
Dr. Ron Pitkanen practices at 2700 Highway 280 S Ste 212, Mountain Brk, AL 352232468. Office phone: 2058784368.
What is Dr. Ron Pitkanen's NPI?
Dr. Ron Pitkanen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457677015, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ron Pitkanen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ron Pitkanen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ron Pitkanen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (HCPCS 64483); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS 82962). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.