STELA CELAJ MD, PHD
NPI 1699167338
Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since March 03, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3459 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-1170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2024, Jun 28, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Stela Celaj Md, Phd NPPES

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

STELA CELAJ MD, PHD (NPI 1699167338) is an individual transplant hepatology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD484999) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc St Margaret, and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699167338
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RT0003X
Provider Legal NameSTELA CELAJCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address3459 5TH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15213-3236
Mailing Address3459 5th Ave Fl 7Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1699167338 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Transplant HepatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RT0003X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD484999
Definition
An internist with special knowledge and the skill required of a gastroenterologist to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation that spans all phases of liver transplantation. Selection of appropriate recipients requires assessment by a team having experience in evaluating the severity and prognosis of patients with liver disease.
3459 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Stela Celaj Md, Phd 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 ID3678818168
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240903001465
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Stela Celaj reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
3500 5TH AVE, 4TH FLOOR
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Upmc St Margaret

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390102
Location815 Freeport RoadPittsburgh, PA 15215 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Passavant

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390107
Location9100 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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

Upmc East

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroeville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390328
Location2775 Mosside BoulevardMonroeville, PA 15146 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
3459 5TH AVE, 4 WEST MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL, ALZHEIMER RESEARCH CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3459 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Dietitian, Registered
3459 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Internal Medicine
3459 5TH AVE, UPMC MONTEFIORE NW628
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3459 5TH AVE, NW 628
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Physician Assistant
3459 5TH AVE, 2ND FLOOR RADIOLOGY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Care)
3459 5TH AVE, 4 WEST MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Specialist
3459 5TH AVE, N725
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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 Stela Celaj's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stela Celaj is 1699167338. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2015.

Where is Stela Celaj located?

Stela Celaj practices at 3459 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-1170.

What is Stela Celaj's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Transplant Hepatology, with taxonomy code 207RT0003X.

Is Stela Celaj enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stela Celaj 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Stela Celaj's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stela Celaj reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Stela Celaj's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Stela Celaj affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stela Celaj is affiliated with Upmc St Margaret, Upmc Passavant, Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside and Upmc East.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stela Celaj was last updated on July 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.