DR. AMIT KAURA M.D.
NPI 1689861650
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since October 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-6656 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2025, Aug 15, 2025, Dec 18, 2024 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Amit Kaura M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AMIT KAURA M.D. (NPI 1689861650) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD436432) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689861650
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMIT KAURACredential: M.D.
Location Address490 E NORTH AVE STE 305Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4740
Mailing Address2626 Tunnel Blvd Apt 537Pittsburgh, PA 15203-6115 · (724) 875-5308
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2025
NPI 1689861650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in PA · MD436432
Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

490 E NORTH AVE STE 305, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14800 Friendship AvePittsburgh, PA 15224-1722 · Phone (412) 359-6656 · Fax (412) 359-6653

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3810025786WV
Medicaid0083968OH
Medicaid102692357PA

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Amit Kaura 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 ID8921150640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090710000071, I20171202000132
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
230 services105 patients
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.
36 services29 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.
19 services16 patients
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500
This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.
13 services12 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Allegheny General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390050
Location320 East North AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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

Forbes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroeville, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390267
Location2570 Haymaker RoadMonroeville, PA 15146 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ahn Wexford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wexford, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390334
Location12351 Perry HighwayWexford, PA 15090 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wheeling Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Wheeling, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number510050
Location1 Medical ParkWheeling, WV 26003 · Ohio County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

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

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%38 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Practitioner
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Practitioner
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Practitioner
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

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 Amit Kaura's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amit Kaura is 1689861650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2007.

Where is Amit Kaura located?

Amit Kaura practices at 490 E North Ave Ste 305, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-6656.

What is Amit Kaura's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Amit Kaura enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amit Kaura 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 Amit Kaura accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Amit Kaura 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 Amit Kaura affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amit Kaura is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Hospital, Forbes Hospital, Ahn Wexford Hospital and Wheeling Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amit Kaura was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.