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Active NPI 1225099757 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James H. Acuff , MD

Anesthesiology • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Acuff, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1985, Dr. Acuff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE.

Dr. Acuff maintains professional affiliations with Perioperative Anesthesia Consultants, Inc., University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4727 Friendship Ave
#240

Pittsburgh, PA 152241770

Telephone 4122355870
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +18.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
371 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
93.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Acuff (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Pittsburgh Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
183 183 $954.91 $63.27
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
115 115 $764.69 $50.50
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
80 79 $990.73 $66.72
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
34 34 $1199.94 $83.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-21
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD037106-E

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 152195114

Phone: 4126472200

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152321304

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 152195114

Phone: 4122328276

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

815 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152153399

Phone: 4127844396

Perioperative Anesthesia Consultants, Inc.

725 Cherrington Pkwy, Coraopolis, PA 151084318

Phone: 4122621000

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 152032348

Secondary Practice Locations

1301 Carlisle St

Natrona Heights, PA 150651152

Phone: 7242267010

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Marilyn Sestock , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003844705

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

James Mcalister , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023030491

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Susan Mcelroy

Anesthesiology

NPI 1023070166
Joan Mitchell , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1033163811

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Nancy Gallick , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1033167820

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Keith Foster , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1053374967

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2020

Registered at 6003 STRATFORD CT, PITTSBURGH, PA 152376375 (Tel: 4123666801)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, #240, PITTSBURGH, PA 152241770 (Tel: 4122355870)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 817737, HOLLYWOOD, FL 330811737

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES ACUFF, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #MD037106-E in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225099757
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 02, 2006
Last Update: October 21, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6003 Stratford Ct

Pittsburgh, PA 152376375

Phone: 4123666801

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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