Active NPI 1871503409 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jerome Irwin Finkelstein , MD

Ophthalmology • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jerome Finkelstein, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Finkelstein delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 532 S AIKEN AVE.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

532 S Aiken Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 152321521

Telephone 4126215822

Fax 4126213974

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Nv Podiatry Facility NPI 1407857451

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

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

38 Yrs +13.5 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

74.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Finkelstein (38 Years) 38 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)

Reporting Year:

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	130	120	$229.85	$121.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	49	$152.22	$85.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	40	32	$188.75	$39.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	23	$2892.00	$506.43
92025 Ct scan of cornea	32	32	$96.00	$31.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$355.64	$158.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	25	$129.00	$32.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	23	$223.00	$58.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$223.71	$105.34
92134 Imaging of retina	14	13	$129.00	$36.90

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	129	120	$222.00	$121.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	42	$149.00	$86.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	31	19	$2892.00	$513.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	29	21	$156.86	$36.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$346.00	$159.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	23	$223.00	$59.03
92134 Imaging of retina	26	22	$129.00	$37.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	24	$129.00	$33.46
92025 Ct scan of cornea	16	16	$96.00	$31.98

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	127	117	$222.00	$123.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	68	$149.00	$88.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$346.00	$163.09
92025 Ct scan of cornea	31	31	$96.00	$32.76
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	31	23	$183.23	$42.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	26	$129.00	$33.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	23	$223.00	$60.23
92134 Imaging of retina	22	18	$129.00	$38.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	18	12	$2892.00	$517.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	165	165	$160.06	$82.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	105	$119.63	$80.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	97	$189.20	$119.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	70	64	$178.07	$42.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$326.04	$158.95
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	49	28	$2965.47	$547.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	48	47	$131.50	$26.24
92134 Imaging of retina	43	39	$130.77	$33.12
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	27	18	$161.93	$42.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$338.84	$133.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$74.43	$48.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	530	528	$141.80	$81.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	188	$120.74	$83.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	136	$92.92	$54.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	108	108	$133.00	$22.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	99	96	$138.00	$28.36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	56	36	$2972.54	$570.34
92134 Imaging of retina	53	51	$133.00	$26.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	51	50	$106.24	$32.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$224.00	$138.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	23	$67.22	$27.70
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	20	20	$84.00	$21.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	19	$1200.00	$324.47
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	16	16	$102.00	$24.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$190.00	$102.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$140.58	$54.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	668	663	$116.44	$81.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	234	176	$69.50	$53.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	195	$108.13	$81.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	139	124	$138.00	$28.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	122	120	$133.00	$22.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	110	67	$3319.00	$653.43
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	98	91	$105.86	$34.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$216.39	$135.62
92134 Imaging of retina	44	40	$133.00	$26.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	39	$41.12	$26.77
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	34	29	$84.00	$21.73
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	21	$62.00	$54.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	17	$1600.00	$375.68
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$161.20	$102.36
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	14	14	$97.00	$22.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	599	597	$94.56	$81.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	258	176	$57.00	$53.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	252	233	$95.65	$80.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	127	113	$138.00	$28.19
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	121	75	$3319.00	$646.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	119	116	$133.00	$22.90
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	78	77	$94.00	$31.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$212.51	$130.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	28	$33.66	$26.29
92134 Imaging of retina	30	30	$133.00	$26.39
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	26	26	$84.00	$21.45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	21	20	$1314.29	$333.61
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	19	18	$102.11	$22.95
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	13	$62.00	$53.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$145.75	$105.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	713	711	$95.33	$80.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	320	206	$57.97	$52.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	174	165	$94.23	$80.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	138	80	$3319.00	$649.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	108	104	$138.00	$28.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	89	83	$93.47	$31.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	77	77	$133.00	$22.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	44	$30.00	$26.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$206.00	$133.67
92134 Imaging of retina	37	36	$133.00	$25.94
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	32	31	$84.00	$21.34
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	27	$1500.00	$353.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$62.00	$53.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$136.00	$101.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$120.00	$79.49
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$54.00	$10.10
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	11	11	$105.82	$23.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-06

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MD063045L

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MI 4301071564

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

3460837 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 152195114

Phone: 4122328276

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 152195114

Phone: 4126472200

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

532 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152321521

Phone: 4126215822

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152321304

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 152032348

Secondary Practice Locations

203 Lothrop St

Pittsburgh, PA 152132548

Phone: 4126472200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Peter Berkowitz , MD

Specialist

NPI 1235128752

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ellen Lebow , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1629067145

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2021

Registered at 532 S AIKEN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 152321521 (Tel: 4126215822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2021

Registered at 1093 LAKEMONT DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 152431817 (Tel: 7345160413)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 06, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #MD063045L in PA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 21, 2019

Registered at 3621 S STATE ST, ANN ARBOR, MI 481081633 (Tel: 7346475299)

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NPI Profile Active March 15, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 15, 2012

Registered at 1051 NORTH CANTON CENTER RD, CANTON, MI 481875097 (Tel: 7348445400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2012

Registered at 3621 S STATE ST 700 KMS PLACE, ATTN ELLEN KAYFES, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 (Tel: 7349362047)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 15, 2012

Recorded as JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 15, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #4301071564 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871503409

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 08, 2006

Last Update: August 06, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1093 Lakemont Dr

Pittsburgh, PA 152431817

Phone: 7345160413

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