Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Pittle, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1790777415
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5247 Brownsville RD
Pittsburgh, PA 152362756
(412) 943-1300
fax (412) 943-1311
Mailing address
506 Athena Dr
Delmont, PA 156261005

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD050756L
Medicaid
PA #0014413500005

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790777415. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,441
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$161,932
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 397 142 $125
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 169 70 $104
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 133 133 $126
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 127 47 $104
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 126 70 $75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 112 80 $123
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 66 40 $150
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 55 41 $85
99344 Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 45 45 $141
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 38 37 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 89 peers in this city , average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15,221
Patients
2,279
Total drug cost
$565,437
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 1,947 303 $20,170
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 1,817 242 $18,914
Furosemide Generic 1,475 226 $6,553
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 1,140 160 $435,537
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 1,126 175 $6,787
Lisinopril Generic 1,050 166 $7,040
Donepezil Hcl Generic 936 76 $6,852
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 890 168 $9,390
Sertraline Hcl Generic 882 120 $6,208
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 707 106 $9,310

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Pittle's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Pittle practices Family Medicine Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Howard Pittle practice?
Dr. Howard Pittle practices at 5247 Brownsville RD, Pittsburgh, PA 152362756. Office phone: 4129431300.
What is Dr. Howard Pittle's NPI?
Dr. Howard Pittle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790777415, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Pittle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Pittle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Pittle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.