Active NPI 1568435592 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard D Edington , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Edington, MD is a certified Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Edington delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE STE 340.

Dr. Edington is affiliated with Allegheny Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, lymph node imaging during surgery. 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 Ste 340

Pittsburgh, PA 152241778

Telephone 4122355830

Fax 4122355833

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +16.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.7 Yrs

State Avg: 28.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (112 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Edington (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Pittsburgh Specialty Average (28.7 Years) 28.7 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	256	192	$260.66	$87.73
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	59	59	$635.08	$214.83
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	40	40	$414.38	$136.91
11606 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm	30	29	$910.60	$189.50
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	27	27	$1328.07	$383.58
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	27	26	$543.52	$98.71
12031 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less	14	14	$756.86	$242.65
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	12	12	$352.50	$119.32
38510 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of neck	12	12	$1210.67	$356.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	278	202	$264.39	$87.51
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	62	62	$648.55	$214.15
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	40	40	$404.60	$133.74
11606 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm	31	31	$932.29	$173.89
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	28	28	$1314.00	$377.89
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	15	15	$377.33	$121.48
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$558.36	$92.05
12034 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm	13	13	$605.00	$99.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$167.00	$54.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	270	195	$259.42	$88.99
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	46	46	$649.09	$214.29
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	24	24	$408.33	$136.98
11606 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm	23	21	$923.35	$204.47
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	19	19	$1314.05	$415.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	224	166	$261.00	$89.78
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	52	52	$633.00	$219.97
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	30	30	$395.00	$138.57
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	18	18	$1273.00	$257.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$370.00	$128.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$162.00	$55.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	211	160	$201.00	$73.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$447.00	$156.52
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	27	27	$443.85	$146.53
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	16	16	$1507.50	$365.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$294.00	$101.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	279	188	$179.00	$72.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$405.00	$159.49
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	48	48	$353.00	$139.00
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	30	30	$1144.93	$304.20
11606 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm	19	19	$1145.00	$162.56
38510 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of neck	11	11	$1331.00	$366.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	163	$177.56	$70.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$399.00	$158.46
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	43	43	$351.60	$139.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	19	$105.96	$42.46
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	21	21	$1107.71	$313.35
12031 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less	17	16	$611.00	$146.35
38510 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of neck	14	14	$1331.00	$374.36
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	14	14	$851.00	$127.48
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	14	14	$266.00	$101.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	97	$164.00	$69.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$370.00	$159.05
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	44	44	$343.00	$141.26
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	27	27	$1105.00	$328.26
12031 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less	26	23	$611.00	$122.59
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	19	16	$635.00	$226.02
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$780.00	$245.04
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	12	12	$921.92	$142.41
14020 Repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	11	11	$1785.00	$558.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-06

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0122X

State License PA MD027758E

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD027758E

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086X0206X

State License PA MD027758E

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

001200570 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Allegheny Clinic

12311 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 150908344

Phone: 8783324149

Allegheny Clinic

160 Gallery Dr, Canonsburg, PA 153172690

Allegheny Clinic

118 Gallery Dr, Canonsburg, PA 153172690

Phone: 4124697110

Allegheny Clinic

138 Gallery Dr, Canonsburg, PA 153172690

Phone: 4122676290

Allegheny Clinic

138 Gallery Dr, Mc Murray, PA 153172690

Phone: 4122355900

Allegheny Clinic

4815 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152242156

Allegheny Clinic

12351 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 150908344

Phone: 4123596581

Allegheny Clinic

4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152241722

Allegheny Clinic

12311 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 150908344

Phone: 4123593457

Allegheny Clinic

160 Gallery Dr, Mc Murray, PA 153172690

Phone: 4123593457

Allegheny Clinic

122 Gallery Dr, Canonsburg, PA 153172690

Phone: 4122831133

Allegheny Clinic

160 Gallery Dr, Mc Murray, PA 153172690

Phone: 7249417144

Allegheny Clinic

565 Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Hills, PA 150253703

Phone: 4122676901

Allegheny Clinic

565 Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Hills, PA 150253703

Phone: 4125787457

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Danielle Louth , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073700233

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Hayley Kubacki , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1174091094

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Emily Ramsey , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1386300325

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Hannah Reese , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1801678925

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Sydney Murray , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1831782028

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Alyssa Reznor , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1982398368

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 06, 2020

Surgery (License #MD027758E in PA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 28, 2019

Surgery (License #MD027758E in PA)

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NPI Profile Active May 12, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2017

Registered at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE STE 340, PITTSBURGH, PA 152241778 (Tel: 4122355830)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2017

Registered at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE STE 340, PITTSBURGH, PA 152241778 (Tel: 4122355830)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2017

Recorded as HOWARD EDINGTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2017

Surgery (License #MD027758E in PA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 20, 2017

Registered at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE STE 340, PITTSBURGH, PA 152241778 (Tel: 4122355830)

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NPI Profile Active January 13, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2016

Registered at 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE STE 340, PITTSBURGH, PA 152241778 (Tel: 4123593117)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 13, 2016

Registered at 4 ALLEGHENY CTR FL 4, PITTSBURGH, PA 152125255 (Tel: 4123305015)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 13, 2016

Recorded as HOWARD EDINGTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 13, 2016

Surgery (License #MD027758E in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568435592

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 09, 2006

Last Update: October 06, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4727 Friendship Ave Ste 340

Pittsburgh, PA 152241778

Phone: 4122355830

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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