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RICHARD W STYPULA JR. MD
NPI 1821084914
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since September 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 578-5323(412) 605-6425 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard W Stypula Jr. Md NPPES

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

RICHARD W STYPULA JR. MD (NPI 1821084914) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD022941E) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Penn Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821084914
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD W STYPULA JR.Credential: MD
Location Address4800 FRIENDSHIP AVEPittsburgh, PA 15224-1722
Mailing Address4800 Friendship AvePittsburgh, PA 15224-1722 · (412) 578-5323 · Fax (412) 605-6425
Phone(412) 578-5323
Fax(412) 605-6425
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1821084914 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD022941E
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid0008506790008PA
Medicaid3810001781WV
OtherP00346754PA · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid0765926OH
Medicaid0008506790019PA

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

Richard W Stypula Jr. 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.

PECOS PAC ID3173426483
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060303000047
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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

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.

RACHEL HEINTZ CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-5858
PAMELA ESTATICO RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-7177
KENNETH TODD PATRESS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (800) 394-4445
SAMA RAHIMI
Pharmacist
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-4089
CHETNA CHOPRA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-5587
JAMIE HARTMAN
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE, SUITE 3950
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-1783
ROBIN L GREENSPAN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 578-1783
SUSAN MARY OTT CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4800 FRIENDSHIP AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030

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 Stypula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Stypula is 1821084914. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2005.

Where is Richard Stypula located?

Richard Stypula practices at 4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 578-5323.

What is Richard Stypula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Richard Stypula enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Stypula 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 Richard Stypula affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Stypula is affiliated with West Penn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Stypula was last updated on October 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.