Dr. Eric Altschuler

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Eric Altschuler, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Dr. Eric Altschuler also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Allegheny Clinic. Dr. Eric Altschuler accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 471-4772 to request Dr. Eric Altschuler the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1501 Locust St
Suite 224
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5136

Phone 1: (412) 471-4772

Fax: (412) 471-0659
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Eric Altschuler
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0446332894
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

  • Neurosurgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 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. Eric Altschuler attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427032002
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 30, 2015

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. Eric Altschuler

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Eric Altschuler has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Allegheny Clinic


Practice Locations

1501 Locust St
Suite 224
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5136

Phone: (412) 471-4772
Fax: (412) 471-0659
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


420 E N Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4746
Phone: (412) 359-4068
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


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 30, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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