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JAMES H. ACUFF MD
NPI 1225099757
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 235-5870 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 21, 2020, Mar 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About James H. Acuff Md NPPES

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

JAMES H. ACUFF MD (NPI 1225099757) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD037106-E) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, and maintains a secondary practice location in Natrona Heights.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225099757
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES H. ACUFFCredential: MD
Location Address4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1770
Mailing Address6003 Stratford CtPittsburgh, PA 15237-6375 · (412) 366-6801
Phone(412) 235-5870
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2020
✔ NPI 1225099757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD037106-E
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11301 Carlisle StNatrona Heights, PA 15065-1152 · Phone (724) 226-7010 · Fax (724) 226-7404

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James H. Acuff Md 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 ID840484846
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101103001251
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 4

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
183 services183 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
115 services115 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
80 services79 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Upmc Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390028
Location1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh

Childrens · Pittsburgh, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number393302
LocationOne Children's Hospital DrivePittsburgh, PA 15224 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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.

93.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

MARILYN JUNE SESTOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
JAMES A. MCALISTER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
SUSAN MCELROY
Anesthesiology
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
JOAN MITCHELL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
JANET MORLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (415) 235-5870
KEITH R. FOSTER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
DEBORAH B. ZIEGER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
NANCY HOVANEC-BELLORA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870

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 James Acuff's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Acuff is 1225099757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2006.

Where is James Acuff located?

James Acuff practices at 4727 Friendship Ave #240, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 235-5870.

What is James Acuff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Acuff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Acuff 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 James Acuff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Acuff is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside and Upmc Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Acuff was last updated on October 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.