Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Pacella, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1972530517
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, 200 Lothrop St Wing 5B
Pittsburgh, PA 152132535
(412) 647-3087
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 23, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD071231L
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972530517. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,761
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$66,957
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 1,333 | 1,067 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 153 | 151 | $187 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 83 | 80 | $169 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 74 | 73 | $14 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 44 | 30 | $114 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 22 | 22 | $66 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 19 | 19 | $12 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 19 | 19 | $169 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 14 | 11 | $208 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 44 peers in Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$469
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $105.30 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $102.57 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $76.20 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $57.53 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $45.81 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $43.26 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $21.51 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $16.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,581
Patients
412
Total drug cost
$214,008
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 282 | 81 | $4,626 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 191 | 30 | $1,251 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 129 | 35 | $1,306 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 128 | 29 | $4,371 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 125 | 31 | $149,863 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 110 | 35 | $2,272 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 103 | 30 | $1,091 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 94 | 34 | $2,487 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 85 | 27 | $1,796 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 74 | 20 | $1,143 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Pacella's medical specialty?
Dr. John Pacella practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. John Pacella practice?
Dr. John Pacella practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 152132535. Office phone: 4126473087.
What is Dr. John Pacella's NPI?
Dr. John Pacella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972530517, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Pacella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Pacella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Pacella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.