Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Gardner

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1407936271
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Lothrop St, Puh - B400
Pittsburgh, PA 152132536
(412) 647-6385

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 25, 2021
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD422825

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407936271. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
193
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$56,497
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 74 60 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 38 $120
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain 23 22 $229
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $108
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $154
64999 Other procedure on nervous system 13 11 $2,650

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Pittsburgh Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14,119
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 10 $12,940.71
Medtronic, INC. 14 $1,178.17

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$12,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,646
Food and Beverage
$472

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
74
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$4,639
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 23 0 $720
Prednisone Generic 20 17 $23
Acetazolamide ER (Acetazolamide) Brand 17 0 $2,013
Acetazolamide Generic 14 0 $1,883

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Gardner's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Gardner practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Paul Gardner practice?
Dr. Paul Gardner practices at 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 152132536. Office phone: 4126476385.
What is Dr. Paul Gardner's NPI?
Dr. Paul Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407936271, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Gardner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Gardner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Gardner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Computer-assisted procedure inside brain (HCPCS 61781). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.