DR. RUSSELL SCOTT TRAISTER M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1336300672
Allergy & Immunology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since June 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 578-4003(412) 578-4011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 2, 2021, Jun 13, 2019, Mar 30, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Russell Scott Traister M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUSSELL SCOTT TRAISTER M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1336300672) is an individual allergy & immunology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MT193164) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336300672
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207K00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUSSELL SCOTT TRAISTERCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2156
Mailing AddressMedical Center Blvd, Suite N713Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-2255
Fax(412) 578-4011
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2025
NPI 1336300672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAllergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207K00000X
Licenses Licensed in PA · MT193164 Licensed in NC · 201600100
Definition

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT193164 (PA)
4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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

Dr. Russell Scott Traister M.d., Ph.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 ID1456579861
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140827000818
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Allegheny General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390050
Location320 East North AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

West Penn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390090
Location4800 Friendship AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15224 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Physician Assistant (Medical)
4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Pediatrics
4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224

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 Russell Traister's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Traister is 1336300672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2008.

Where is Russell Traister located?

Russell Traister practices at 4815 Liberty Ave Ste 154, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 578-4003.

What is Russell Traister's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

Is Russell Traister enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Traister 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 Russell Traister affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Traister is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Traister was last updated on August 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.