Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Gisler, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1588845796
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1401 Forbes Ave Ste 350
Pittsburgh, PA 152195143
(412) 621-3631
fax (412) 687-2394
Additional location
5301 5Th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152322194
Additional location
95 Leonard Ave Ste 104
Washington, PA 153013368
(724) 228-1303
fax (724) 228-1513

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 11, 2025
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MD445189 · Texas #M9316
Medicaid
PA #1027097400003

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588845796. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
699
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$80,568
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 251 84 $115
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 153 98 $107
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 126 69 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 92 84 $167
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 54 25 $124
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $160

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in Pittsburgh Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$29,539
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 33 $24,200.81
Vifor Pharma, INC. 7 $3,476.71
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 9 $1,404.11
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 3 $226.25
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $106.88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $65.96
Akebia Therapeutics INC 2 $35.68
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $22.50

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$20,282
Travel and Lodging
$4,733
Consulting Fee
$2,600
Food and Beverage
$1,924

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,588
Patients
463
Total drug cost
$4,266,074
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Bumetanide Generic 225 69 $15,270
Losartan Potassium Generic 165 43 $1,975
Furosemide Generic 141 58 $1,885
Allopurinol Generic 120 48 $1,945
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 120 38 $818
Lisinopril Generic 115 35 $1,168
Veltassa (Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex) Brand 110 20 $129,114
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 89 20 $91,161
Valsartan Generic 87 24 $3,094
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 79 18 $61,746

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Gisler's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Gisler practices Nephrology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Gisler practice?
Dr. Christopher Gisler practices at 1401 Forbes Ave Ste 350, Pittsburgh, PA 152195143. Office phone: 4126213631.
What is Dr. Christopher Gisler's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Gisler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588845796, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Gisler accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Christopher Gisler does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Gisler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.