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DR. JOHN WILLIAM KASCKOW MD
NPI 1508879842
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.54/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 648-6970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. John William Kasckow Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN WILLIAM KASCKOW MD (NPI 1508879842) is an individual psychiatry provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD430066) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Somerset, and maintains a secondary practice location in Baltimore.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508879842
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN WILLIAM KASCKOWCredential: MD
Location Address3601 5TH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15213-3403
Mailing Address3601 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213-3403 · (412) 648-6970
Phone(412) 648-6970
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And DentistryGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 25, 2023
✔ NPI 1508879842 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD430066✔ Licensed in MD · D0086540
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3601 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16501 N Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21204-0559 · Phone (410) 938-3000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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

Dr. John William Kasckow 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 ID4486544640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120507000283
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
161 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
126 services24 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Somerset

Acute Care Hospitals · Somerset, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390039
Location225 South Center AvenueSomerset, PA 15501 · Somerset County
Emergency services

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.

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.

82.54/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.62
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.18

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.

CHRISTINE PEOPLES
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 3B FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-6700
RIMA ABDEL MASSIH
Internal Medicine
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 3A
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6273
NOEL PREVOST
Physician Assistant
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 5A FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-3263
MELODY IVES CRNP
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3601 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 383-8700
PETER VELDKAMP
Specialist
3601 5TH AVE, 610 FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5399
DR. BRIAN A. POTOSKI PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
3601 5TH AVE, FALK MEDICAL BLDG., SUITE 3A
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6401
MS. LAURA ELIZABETH HARNISH RDN
Dietitian, Registered
3601 5TH AVE, STE 1-B, ROOM 145-B
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-4497
LAURA FERRIS
Specialist
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 5A FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-3263

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 John Kasckow's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Kasckow is 1508879842. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is John Kasckow located?

John Kasckow practices at 3601 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 648-6970.

What is John Kasckow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is John Kasckow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Kasckow 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 John Kasckow accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list John Kasckow 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 John Kasckow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Kasckow is affiliated with Upmc Somerset.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Kasckow was last updated on June 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.