Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Passero
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1881891406
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
120 Lytton Ave Ste 300, Suite 501
Pittsburgh, PA 152131481
(412) 802-3043 - Mailing address
-
200 Lothrop St, Suite 501
Pittsburgh, PA 152132536
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 6, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD431441
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881891406. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
604
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$60,372
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 224 | 102 | $77 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 164 | 62 | $116 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 72 | 53 | $97 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 65 | 62 | $126 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 32 | 26 | $78 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 18 | 18 | $169 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 15 | 15 | $161 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 14 | 13 | $69 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 30 peers in Pittsburgh Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
594
Patients
106
Total drug cost
$18,623
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | Generic | 87 | 19 | $960 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 82 | 22 | $1,204 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 71 | 23 | $577 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 53 | 11 | $8,471 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 42 | 0 | $874 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 41 | 17 | $294 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 37 | 14 | $639 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 28 | 0 | $1,371 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 28 | 0 | $2,156 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 25 | 0 | $232 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Passero's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Passero practices Nephrology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Passero practice?
Dr. Christopher Passero practices at 120 Lytton Ave Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 152131481. Office phone: 4128023043.
What is Dr. Christopher Passero's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Passero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881891406, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Passero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Passero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Passero commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.