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General Surgery

James F. Pingpank, MD

Works at hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA · Altoona, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

James F. Pingpank, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA and Altoona, PA. NPI 1154579720. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James F. Pingpank, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
George Washington University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James F. Pingpank work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James F. Pingpank at 4 hospitals: Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Passavant and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James F. Pingpank see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Pittsburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James F. Pingpank's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Surgical Oncology.
Does James F. Pingpank accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James F. Pingpank accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does James F. Pingpank offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says James F. Pingpank offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for James F. Pingpank?
(412) 623-5888, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James F. Pingpank's NPI number?
1154579720. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James F. Pingpank works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James F. Pingpank at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James F. Pingpank is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James F. Pingpank as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Pittsburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburg, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1154579720
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians