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SAMANTHA KALKSTEIN
NPI 1285480863
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 25, 2024PECOS Enrolled
230 E. NORTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 442-2188 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Samantha Kalkstein NPPES

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

SAMANTHA KALKSTEIN (NPI 1285480863) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN671266) and active in the NPI registry since April 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Passavant, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285480863
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSAMANTHA KALKSTEIN
Location Address230 E. NORTH AVENUEPittsburgh, PA 15212
Mailing Address9100 Babcock BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15237-5815 · (412) 367-6700
Phone(412) 442-2188
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1285480863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · RN671266
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
230 E. NORTH AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Samantha Kalkstein is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1557854775
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251204004403
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Samantha Kalkstein reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
1.5 mi
Pediatrics
4401 PENN AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225096639 (412) 692-5325

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Passavant

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390107
Location9100 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Samantha Kalkstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Kalkstein is 1285480863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2024.

Where is Samantha Kalkstein located?

Samantha Kalkstein practices at 230 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 442-2188.

What is Samantha Kalkstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Samantha Kalkstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha Kalkstein is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Samantha Kalkstein's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samantha Kalkstein reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Samantha Kalkstein's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Samantha Kalkstein affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samantha Kalkstein is affiliated with Upmc Passavant.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samantha Kalkstein was last updated on October 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.