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Active NPI 1063294858 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Rajesh Sasikumar , MD

Ophthalmology • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rajesh Sasikumar, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Sasikumar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at UPMC MERCY PAVILION.

Dr. Sasikumar is affiliated with University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Upmc Mercy Pavilion
1622 Locust Street

Pittsburgh, PA 152191521

Telephone 4124185858

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 30.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
130 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (1152 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sasikumar (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Pittsburgh Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
206 125 $228.41 $121.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
107 79 $223.00 $58.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
92 87 $129.00 $32.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
57 57 $351.53 $158.55
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
56 54 $74.00 $25.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
53 49 $217.83 $42.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
46 42 $151.48 $85.79
92025 Ct scan of cornea
37 37 $96.00 $31.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
27 19 $2892.00 $441.81
92134 Imaging of retina
23 17 $129.00 $37.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $392.00 $139.35
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
11 11 $35.00 $10.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-16
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA LT000983

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0009X

State License PA LT000983

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 152032348

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

1603 Carmody Ct, Sewickley, PA 151438859

Phone: 4126472200

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 17, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2023

Registered at UPMC MERCY PAVILION, 1622 LOCUST STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 152191521 (Tel: 4124185858)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2023

Registered at UPMC MERCY PAVILION, 1622 LOCUST STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 (Tel: 0559568621)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 17, 2023

Recorded as RAJESH SASIKUMAR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 17, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #LT000983 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 17, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063294858
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 17, 2023
Last Update: October 17, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Upmc Mercy Pavilion, 1622 Locust Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: 0559568621

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