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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Russell Traister's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Traister was last updated on August 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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 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: October 18, 2026.

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

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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 West Penn 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

Phone(412) 578-4003

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

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Allegheny Clinic Pediatrics

8.5 mi

Pediatrics

1100 WASHINGTON AVE STE 219
Carnegie, PA 15106

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326436619 (412) 278-5100

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

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

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

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.

MR. MICHAEL TALOTTA PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224

Allegheny County (412) 578-4003

BETHANY ELLEN ZISS M.D.

Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)

4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224

Allegheny County (412) 578-4003

DR. DAVID TURKEWITZ MD

Pediatrics

4815 LIBERTY AVE STE 154
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224

Allegheny County (412) 578-4003

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Russell Traister's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Russell Traister reassigns Medicare benefits to Allegheny Clinic Pediatrics (Carnegie, 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 Russell Traister's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Russell Traister affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Traister is affiliated with 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.