DR. STEPHEN A MENDELSON
NPI 1841265501
Orthopaedic Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
4401 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 692-5530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Stephen A Mendelson NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN A MENDELSON (NPI 1841265501) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD059522L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841265501
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN A MENDELSON
Location Address4401 PENN AVEPittsburgh, PA 15224-1334
Mailing Address4401 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224-1334
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1841265501 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD059522L
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineTaxonomy 207XS0117X · License MD059522L (PA)
4401 PENN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Accepted Insurance

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Stephen A Mendelson is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Mendelson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
4401 PENN AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rehabilitation
1645 W 8TH ST
Erie, PA 16505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 30 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15224 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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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 (Neonatal, Critical Care)
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Pediatrics
4401 PENN AVE, AOB SUITE 5400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Allergy & Immunology
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4401 PENN AVE, AOB BUILDING, SUITE 5400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4401 PENN AVE, AOB SUITE 5400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4401 PENN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224

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 Stephen Mendelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Mendelson is 1841265501. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Stephen Mendelson located?

Stephen Mendelson practices at 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 692-5530.

What is Stephen Mendelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Stephen Mendelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Mendelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Mendelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Mendelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA) and Shriners Hospitals For Children (Erie, PA). Each 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 Stephen Mendelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Mendelson accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Stephen Mendelson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Mendelson was last updated on February 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.