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DAMIEN PAUL TRUSCHEL PA-C
NPI 1720694573
Physician Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since September 17, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
3471 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 805-6763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Damien Paul Truschel Pa-c NPPES

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

DAMIEN PAUL TRUSCHEL PA-C (NPI 1720694573) is an individual physician assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA061444) and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720694573
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameDAMIEN PAUL TRUSCHELCredential: PA-C
Location Address3471 5TH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
Mailing Address5809 Verona RdVerona, PA 15147-3137 · (412) 805-6763
Phone(412) 805-6763
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1720694573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA061444
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
3471 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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

Damien Paul Truschel Pa-c 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 ID3173937950
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210208001224
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.

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.
82 services82 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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.

DR. JOSEPH CHAK KA KWOK D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMAN BUILDING SUITE 201
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6138
ALEXANDER PATRICK HOFFMAN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMANN MEDICAL BUILDING - SUITE 1010
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 605-3277
ROBERT B NOLAND MD
Specialist
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 102
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 682-4005
MARIA BALDWIN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy)
3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMANN BLDG. SUITE 810
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-4920
LINDA SEKHON PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3471 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-8700
JAMIE ILGENFRITZ PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 1010
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 605-3900
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
Orthopaedic Surgery
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 102
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-0100
MR. GUHA JAY GANESH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3471 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345

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 Damien Truschel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Damien Truschel is 1720694573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2020.

Where is Damien Truschel located?

Damien Truschel practices at 3471 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 805-6763.

What is Damien Truschel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Damien Truschel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Damien Truschel 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 Damien Truschel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Damien Truschel is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Damien Truschel was last updated on April 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.