MEGAN PIGNATO
NPI 1053949438
Hospitalist in Albuquerque, NM

Q: What is Megan Pignato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Megan Pignato is 1053949438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2020.

Q: What is Megan Pignato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Megan Pignato was last updated on December 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 31, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

MSC10-5550 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-6331(505) 272-0475 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 31, 2025, May 19, 2023, Apr 1, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Megan Pignato NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MEGAN PIGNATO (NPI 1053949438) is an individual hospitalist provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in Utah (14218640-1205) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053949438

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameMEGAN PIGNATO

Location AddressMSC10-5550 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Mailing AddressMsc10-5550 1 University Of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001 · (505) 272-0475

Phone(505) 272-6331

Fax(505) 272-0475

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Dakota School Of MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 31, 2025

✔ NPI 1053949438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in UT · 14218640-1205

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD2023-0194 (NM)

MSC10-5550 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Megan Pignato is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729405246

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240822000291, I20250919000908

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

180 services86 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

76 services46 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

45 services45 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

22 services22 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number420085

Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number460009

Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley

Acute Care Hospitals · West Jordan, UT

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number460051

Location3580 West 9000 SouthWest Jordan, UT 84088 · Salt Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.21 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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