Active NPI 1568424604 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James F. Semple , MD

Anesthesiology • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Semple, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992, Dr. Semple delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE.

Dr. Semple is affiliated with St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk, anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of 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

🏢 Allegheny Medical Practice Network Facility NPI 1114992799

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

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

34 Yrs +11.9 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

87.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Semple (34 Years) 34 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
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	12	$126.67	$42.98
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$1084.36	$110.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	13	$193.75	$43.42
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	12	$1735.56	$198.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	22	22	$427.50	$44.23
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	19	17	$1736.00	$193.80
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	16	16	$1514.06	$169.02
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	14	14	$803.43	$89.69
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$836.79	$93.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$124.34	$39.02
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	18	17	$427.50	$45.39
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1626.23	$187.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	36	34	$415.43	$45.07
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	26	$124.34	$38.82
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	24	24	$1673.58	$191.65
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	24	23	$579.10	$66.38
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	21	21	$498.98	$57.14
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	15	15	$957.60	$109.23
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	14	12	$1439.93	$164.89
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$894.58	$107.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	25	24	$1749.14	$197.56
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	22	22	$549.27	$66.01
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	22	22	$413.92	$43.24
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	19	19	$639.50	$75.98
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	19	19	$1492.00	$170.07
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	18	14	$124.34	$38.73
64448 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter	14	14	$683.64	$72.12
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1487.85	$168.52
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$155.61	$32.13
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	11	11	$1424.14	$162.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	40	40	$1491.50	$168.69
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	38	38	$413.92	$51.42
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	29	17	$124.34	$38.53
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	26	26	$570.37	$63.78
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	22	22	$489.25	$57.56
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	19	19	$2773.50	$312.55
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$155.61	$31.98
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	14	14	$1684.21	$190.50
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	14	$572.04	$78.64
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	14	14	$1413.46	$159.80
64448 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter	12	12	$683.64	$71.43
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	11	11	$915.45	$103.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA OS008118L

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

St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

232 W 25th St, Erie, PA 165440002

Phone: 8144525000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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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

6 Historical Events

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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 SEMPLE, MD

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

Anesthesiology (License #OS008118L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568424604

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 04, 2006

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 817737

Hollywood, FL 330811737

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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