Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Rizzoni
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Erie, PA
- NPI 1942245386
- Accepts Medicare
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
120 E 2Nd St, 4Th Floor
Erie, PA 165071537
(814) 877-5600
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 6, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD433040
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942245386. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
524
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$43,497
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 129 | 106 | $86 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 59 | 32 | $76 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 54 | 54 | $159 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 42 | 42 | $125 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 37 | 27 | $12 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 37 | 36 | $120 | |
99441 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 33 | 32 | $45 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 31 | 31 | $105 | |
76937 |
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 24 | 22 | $14 | |
75710 |
Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 19 | 15 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Erie Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,227
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk Road Medical, INC. | 3 | $303.07 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 2 | $176.34 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $144.00 | |
| Endologix LLC | 2 | $125.53 | |
| Haemonetics Corporation | 1 | $121.10 | |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 2 | $111.29 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $110.46 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $59.06 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $30.93 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 1 | $30.17 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $15.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
290
Patients
93
Total drug cost
$48,801
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 153 | 65 | $2,742 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 51 | 28 | $919 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 41 | 0 | $36,956 |
| Cilostazol | Generic | 31 | 0 | $649 |
| Brilinta (Ticagrelor) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $7,536 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Rizzoni's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Rizzoni practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Erie, PA.
Where does Dr. Walter Rizzoni practice?
Dr. Walter Rizzoni practices at 120 E 2Nd St, Erie, PA 165071537. Office phone: 8148775600.
What is Dr. Walter Rizzoni's NPI?
Dr. Walter Rizzoni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942245386, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Rizzoni accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Rizzoni accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Rizzoni commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.