CRYSTAL HAMMER M.D.
NPI 1164787990
Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since July 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-3131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Crystal Hammer M.d. NPPES

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

CRYSTAL HAMMER M.D. (NPI 1164787990) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MT202954) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc, and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164787990
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCRYSTAL HAMMERCredential: M.D.
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212
Mailing Address320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2012
NPI 1164787990 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · MT202954
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT202954 (PA)
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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

Crystal Hammer M.d. 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 ID9335437466
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170824003342
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 7

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
30 services29 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
27 services27 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.
18 services13 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
15 services15 patients
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.
15 services11 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Kamuela, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number120028
Location67 1125 Mamalahoa HighwayKamuela, HI 96743 · Hawaii County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kohala Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kapaau, HI
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number121302
Location54-383 Hospital RoadKapaau, HI 96755 · Hawaii County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
96%89 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers30 claims30 services$21.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers44 claims44 services$117.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Crystal Hammer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Crystal Hammer is 1164787990. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2012.

Where is Crystal Hammer located?

Crystal Hammer practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-3131.

What is Crystal Hammer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Crystal Hammer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Crystal Hammer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Crystal Hammer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Crystal Hammer is affiliated with North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc and Kohala Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Crystal Hammer was last updated on July 9, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years 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.