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JAMES VAN MEERBEKE
NPI 1962938290
Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3600 FORBES AVE, FORBES TOWER -- PLAZA SUITE 140, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-6340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2021, Mar 11, 2021, Oct 23, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About James Van Meerbeke NPPES

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

JAMES VAN MEERBEKE (NPI 1962938290) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD468745) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962938290
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES VAN MEERBEKE
Location Address3600 FORBES AVE, FORBES TOWER -- PLAZA SUITE 140Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410
Mailing Address1000 Bower Hill Rd, Attn Affiliate Billing PamalynPittsburgh, PA 15243-1873
Phone(412) 647-6340
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1962938290 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD468745
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
3600 FORBES AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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

James Van Meerbeke 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 ID42588915
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191111000648
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 James Van Meerbeke reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
3500 5TH AVE, 4TH FLOOR
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548433527 (412) 682-2434
St. Clair Medical Services, Inc.
5.1 mi
Family Medicine
1626 POTOMAC AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 307 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407196165 (412) 531-7020

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
76 services75 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
51 services50 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
26 services25 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
14 services13 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Upmc Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390028
Location1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

St Clair Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390228
Location1000 Bower Hill RoadPittsburgh, PA 15243 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$14.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$67.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ALLISON MICHEL MIKULSKY PA-C
Physician Assistant
3600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-8635
KELSI ALSOP CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (000) 000-0000
ANNA LARESE FNP-C
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (814) 983-0470
MRS. LEAH DANIELLE MCCOY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 367-6700
CHRISTIAN MARTIN-GILL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
3600 FORBES AVE, FORBES TOWER, SUITE 10028
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-8287
STEPHANIE GONZALEZ
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
3600 FORBES AVE, FORBES TOWER SUITE 10028
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-8283
DR. SALAMATU MOMOH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5815
DR. MADISON JANE PLASKET DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
3600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 383-3200

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 James Van Meerbeke's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Van Meerbeke is 1962938290. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2017.

Where is James Van Meerbeke located?

James Van Meerbeke practices at 3600 Forbes Ave Forbes Tower -- Plaza Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-6340.

What is James Van Meerbeke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Van Meerbeke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Van Meerbeke 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Van Meerbeke's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Van Meerbeke reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA) and St. Clair Medical Services, Inc. (Pittsburgh, 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 James Van Meerbeke's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Van Meerbeke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Van Meerbeke is affiliated with Upmc Mercy and St Clair Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Van Meerbeke was last updated on April 6, 2021. 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.