Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Taher Elsdai, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1457616419
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5806 Ellsworth Ave Apt 4
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 626-2670
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 26, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Pennsylvania #MD459715 · Pennsylvania #MT201659
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457616419. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,736
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$338,460
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 2,449 | 147 | $76 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 844 | 366 | $123 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 132 | 120 | $125 | |
95251 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 104 | 45 | $34 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 86 | 86 | $160 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 86 | 11 | $102 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 22 | 22 | $167 | |
99305 |
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 13 | 11 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Pittsburgh Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$123
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 6 | $107.32 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $15.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,308
Patients
1,054
Total drug cost
$1,728,938
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 1,038 | 208 | $15,083 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 468 | 98 | $563,246 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 363 | 71 | $306,520 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 326 | 108 | $215,584 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 302 | 81 | $5,124 |
| Glipizide ER (Glipizide) | Brand | 290 | 62 | $4,520 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 262 | 75 | $3,037 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 258 | 60 | $19,204 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 (Insulin Lispro) | Brand | 184 | 66 | $183,501 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 166 | 36 | $225,077 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Taher Elsdai's medical specialty?
Dr. Taher Elsdai practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Taher Elsdai practice?
Dr. Taher Elsdai practices at 5806 Ellsworth Ave Apt 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Office phone: 4126262670.
What is Dr. Taher Elsdai's NPI?
Dr. Taher Elsdai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457616419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Taher Elsdai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Taher Elsdai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Taher Elsdai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.