Dr. Andrew B Peitzman

General Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
48+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Andrew B Peitzman, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. Andrew B Peitzman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Andrew B Peitzman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 647-0635 to request Dr. Andrew B Peitzman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

200 Lothrop St
Puh, Suite F1281
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2546

(412) 647-0635
(412) 383-1370
(412) 647-3600

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Andrew B Peitzman
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	6608768643
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Andrew B Peitzman attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1386619815
NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, February 20, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 4, 2013

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Andrew B Peitzman

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Andrew B Peitzman has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 48 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	MD019935E	Pennsylvania
Other Service Providers / Specialist click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.	MD019935E	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	3108

Practice Locations

200 Lothrop St
Puh, Suite F1281
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2546

Phone: (412) 647-0635
Phone 2: (412) 383-1370
Phone 3: (412) 647-3600
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed