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KARL BENEDICT BEZAK M.D.
NPI 1649597600
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 29, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 LOTHROP STREET, MONTEFIORE G100, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 692-4882 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2019, Apr 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Karl Benedict Bezak M.d. NPPES

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

KARL BENEDICT BEZAK M.D. (NPI 1649597600) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD452815) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Chautauqua At Wca, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jamestown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649597600
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameKARL BENEDICT BEZAKCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 LOTHROP STREET, MONTEFIORE G100Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address200 Lothrop St Ste 9wPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Phone(412) 692-4882
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1649597600 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD452815
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD452815 (PA)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD452815 (PA)
200 LOTHROP STREET, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1207 Foote AveJamestown, NY 14701-7077 · Phone (716) 487-0141 · Fax (716) 664-8195

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

Karl Benedict Bezak 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 ID3274854690
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150610000497, I20251124002230
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 5

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 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
110 services48 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
50 services35 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
41 services38 patients
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.
40 services27 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Upmc Chautauqua At Wca

Acute Care Hospitals · Jamestown, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330239
Location207 Foote AvenueJamestown, NY 14701 · Chautauqua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Upmc Hamot

Acute Care Hospitals · Erie, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390063
Location201 State StreetErie, PA 16550 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390114
Location300 Halket StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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.

MRS. KELLY ANN MARTIN MSPA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
200 LOTHROP STREET, FLOOR 9D
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6531
UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE
Pharmacy
200 LOTHROP STREET, F186 INPATIENT PHARMACY (C/O ALFRED L'ALTRELLI)
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 547-5929
ERICK S. MACLEAN MD
Internal Medicine
200 LOTHROP STREET, 5B OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-8286
MS. SHEIVA FENSTERMACHER M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP STREET, SUITE N715
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-6426
DR. SEVIL OZDEMIR M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-3333
MEDHA BISWAS M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP STREET, 5B OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-4123
SEAN ALAN FLANNIGAN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
200 LOTHROP STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-3135
MICHAEL XIE MD
Otolaryngology
200 LOTHROP STREET, THE EYE AND EAR INSTITUTE, SUITE 500
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-8186

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 Karl Bezak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karl Bezak is 1649597600. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2010.

Where is Karl Bezak located?

Karl Bezak practices at 200 Lothrop Street Montefiore G100, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 692-4882.

What is Karl Bezak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Karl Bezak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karl Bezak 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 Karl Bezak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karl Bezak is affiliated with Upmc Chautauqua At Wca, Upmc Somerset, Upmc Hamot, Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System and Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karl Bezak was last updated on October 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.