MICHAEL A PITNER MD
NPI 1770076473
Orthopaedic Surgery in Columbus, NE
About Michael A Pitner Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MICHAEL A PITNER MD (NPI 1770076473) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Columbus, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (36186) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (2018).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Michael A Pitner Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Michael Pitner reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Columbus, NE 68601
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
- 59 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 3
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Columbus Community Hospital, Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, NEPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
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 Michael Pitner's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Pitner is 1770076473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2018.
Where is Michael Pitner located?
Michael Pitner practices at 4508 38th St Ste 133, Columbus, NE 68601. The listed phone number is (402) 563-3644.
What is Michael Pitner's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Michael Pitner enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Pitner 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 Michael Pitner's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Pitner reassigns Medicare benefits to Columbus Community Hospital Inc (Columbus, NE). 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 Michael Pitner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Michael Pitner accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Oscar Insurance Company list Michael Pitner 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 Michael Pitner affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Michael Pitner is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital, Inc.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Pitner was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.
# Michael A Pitner, MD · NPI 1770076473
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Columbus, Nebraska. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 7, 2018.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1770076473 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 7, 2018
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** 36186 (Nebraska)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4508 38TH ST STE 133, Columbus, NE 68601-1668
- **Phone:** (402) 563-3644 · **Fax:** (402) 562-4701
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Columbus Community Hospital Inc (NPI 1043962343, Columbus, NE), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine, class of 2018
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 9, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1770076473) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.