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JOSEPH J WIZOREK M.D.
NPI 1427129709
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since November 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-800, UPMC PRESBYTERIAN/ HLESI, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-7240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Joseph J Wizorek M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH J WIZOREK M.D. (NPI 1427129709) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD431885) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427129709
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH J WIZOREKCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 LOTHROP ST STE C-800, UPMC PRESBYTERIAN/ HLESIPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address2 Hot Metal St, Quantum One, Sute 001Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2348 · (412) 647-3087
Phone(412) 647-7240
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 2017
✔ NPI 1427129709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD431885
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 2001011446 (MO), 49774 (WI)
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-800, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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

Joseph J Wizorek 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 ID3577664259
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210204001049
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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

COURTNEY ELIZABETH LENNIX
Physician Assistant
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-800
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
EVAN TATSUYA ALICUBEN M.D.
Surgery
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-800
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (808) 896-4756
DR. SYED FAAZ ASHRAF MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-800
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6359
IRSA SHOIAB HASAN MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-800
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6200

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 Joseph Wizorek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Wizorek is 1427129709. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2006.

Where is Joseph Wizorek located?

Joseph Wizorek practices at 200 Lothrop St Ste C-800 Upmc Presbyterian/ Hlesi, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-7240.

What is Joseph Wizorek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Joseph Wizorek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Wizorek 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.

What insurance does Joseph Wizorek accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Joseph Wizorek as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Wizorek affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Wizorek is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Wizorek was last updated on February 3, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.