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JAMES F. SEMPLE MD
NPI 1568424604
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 235-5870 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About James F. Semple Md NPPES

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

JAMES F. SEMPLE MD (NPI 1568424604) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS008118L) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568424604
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES F. SEMPLECredential: MD
Location Address4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1770
Mailing AddressPo Box 817737Hollywood, FL 33081-1737
Phone(412) 235-5870
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1568424604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS008118L
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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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

James F. Semple 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 ID9638270531
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070723000223
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 2

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Vincent Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Erie, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390009
Location232 West 25th StreetErie, PA 16544 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

MARILYN JUNE SESTOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
JAMES A. MCALISTER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
SUSAN MCELROY
Anesthesiology
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
JOAN MITCHELL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
JANET MORLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (415) 235-5870
KEITH R. FOSTER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
DEBORAH B. ZIEGER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870
NANCY HOVANEC-BELLORA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 235-5870

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 James Semple's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Semple is 1568424604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Where is James Semple located?

James Semple practices at 4727 Friendship Ave #240, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 235-5870.

What is James Semple's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Semple enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Semple 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 James Semple affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Semple is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Semple was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 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.