ARIEL LOPEZ-CHAVEZ M.D., M.S.
NPI 1871786913
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since August 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
314 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 325-5700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2023, May 12, 2022, May 17, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ariel Lopez-chavez M.d., M.s. NPPES

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

ARIEL LOPEZ-CHAVEZ M.D., M.S. (NPI 1871786913) is an individual medical oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD435376) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871786913
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameARIEL LOPEZ-CHAVEZCredential: M.D., M.S.
Location Address314 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4737
Mailing Address8014 Falcon CtGibsonia, PA 15044-6057 · (415) 985-5770
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2023
NPI 1871786913 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License Licensed in PA · MD435376
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
314 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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

Ariel Lopez-chavez M.d., M.s. 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 ID9234311044
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230810000068
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.

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.
56 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
39 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
34 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Allegheny General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390050
Location320 East North AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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

Jefferson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jefferson Hills, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390265
Location565 Coal Valley RoadJefferson Hills, PA 15025 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ahn Wexford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wexford, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390334
Location12351 Perry HighwayWexford, PA 15090 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

85.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.62
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.87

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
314 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
314 E NORTH AVE, LEVEL ONE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
314 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
314 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
314 E NORTH AVE, LEVEL ONE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Dietitian, Registered
314 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
314 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Physician Assistant
314 E NORTH AVE, LEVEL ONE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

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 Ariel Lopez-chavez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ariel Lopez-chavez is 1871786913. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2007.

Where is Ariel Lopez-chavez located?

Ariel Lopez-chavez practices at 314 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 325-5700.

What is Ariel Lopez-chavez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Ariel Lopez-chavez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ariel Lopez-chavez 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 Ariel Lopez-chavez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ariel Lopez-chavez is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Hospital, Jefferson Hospital and Ahn Wexford Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ariel Lopez-chavez was last updated on July 27, 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.