Dr. Erik Sylvin

Thoracic Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
18+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Erik Sylvin, MD,MS, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Dr. Erik Sylvin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Erik Sylvin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 802-3000 to request Dr. Erik Sylvin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

120 Lytton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1481

(412) 802-3000
(412) 802-3043

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Erik Sylvin
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	2062715113
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

Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
General Surgery

Experience

Over 18 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.
MS

Education and Training

Dr. Erik Sylvin graduated from medical school in 2006.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1275786253
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008
NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 14, 2017

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does not 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 not 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. Erik Sylvin

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Erik Sylvin has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 18 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.	MD334468	Pennsylvania
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.	248009	New York
Student, Health Care / Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program click for detail Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.	248009	New York

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lehigh Valley Hospital	Allentown, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

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

Practice Locations

120 Lytton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1481
Phone: (412) 802-3000
Phone 2: (412) 802-3043
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