Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Kichler, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · Brackenridge, PA

  • NPI 1972502516
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
985 Penn St Ste A
Brackenridge, PA 150141160
(724) 671-7909
fax (724) 904-7953
Additional location
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(412) 359-8900
fax (412) 359-8977

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 3, 2024
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MD019480E · Pennsylvania #019480E
Medicaid
PA #000785202

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972502516. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
335
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$54,792
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 119 117 $237
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 66 66 $95
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 49 49 $96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 42 27 $124
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 21 21 $179
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 20 20 $179
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 18 18 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Brackenridge Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$332
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 11 $153.98
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 3 $62.59
Genzyme Corporation 2 $49.20
Braintree Laboratories, INC. 2 $27.13
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $23.33
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $16.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$332

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,123
Patients
740
Total drug cost
$145,287
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 231 228 $19,062
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 224 219 $5,494
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 184 65 $1,974
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 145 144 $25,335
Mesalamine Generic 69 0 $55,366
Omeprazole Generic 62 14 $654
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 38 38 $6,334
Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 32 32 $3,466
Mesalamine ER (Mesalamine) Brand 28 0 $18,210
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 26 0 $45

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Kichler's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Kichler practices Gastroenterology Physician in Brackenridge, PA.
Where does Dr. Joel Kichler practice?
Dr. Joel Kichler practices at 985 Penn St Ste A, Brackenridge, PA 150141160. Office phone: 7246717909.
What is Dr. Joel Kichler's NPI?
Dr. Joel Kichler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972502516, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Kichler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Kichler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Kichler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.