RICHARD TELESCO
NPI 1710996681
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since August 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 HALKET ST, DIVISION OF NEWBORN MEDICINE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 641-2510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2026, May 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Richard Telesco NPPES

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

RICHARD TELESCO (NPI 1710996681) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD432407) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710996681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD TELESCO
Location Address300 HALKET ST, DIVISION OF NEWBORN MEDICINEPittsburgh, PA 15213-3108
Mailing Address300 Halket St, Division Of Newborn MedicinePittsburgh, PA 15213-3108
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710996681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD432407
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
300 HALKET ST, 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

Richard Telesco 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 ID1759477854
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071022000111
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 Richard Telesco reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
300 HALKET ST
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
300 HALKET ST, SUITE 0610
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Obstetrics & Gynecology
300 HALKET ST, SUITE 5120
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Pharmacist
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 HALKET ST, UPMC EAST
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 Richard Telesco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Telesco is 1710996681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2006.

Where is Richard Telesco located?

Richard Telesco practices at 300 Halket St Division Of Newborn Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 641-2510.

What is Richard Telesco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Richard Telesco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Telesco 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 Richard Telesco's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Telesco 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 Richard Telesco's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Telesco was last updated on August 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.