Quick answers
- Does Denise M. Chough accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Denise M. Chough accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Denise M. Chough see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 829 Original Medicare patients and 1,698 services for Denise M. Chough. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Denise M. Chough's NPI number?
- 1164494951. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Denise M. Chough, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 829 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,698 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)632 services
- Screening mammography (77067)627 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)122 services
- Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast (77065)83 services
- Diagnostic mammography of both breasts (77066)70 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety27%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)27%
- Osteoporosis25%
Hospitals where Denise M. Chough works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Denise M. Chough at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
- UPMC EastMonroeville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390328
- UPMC McKeesport HospitalMcKeesport, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390002
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390164
Practice locations
Addresses where Denise M. Chough is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1300 Oxford DrBethel Park, PA 15102 (412) 854‑3121
- 1500 5th AveMcKeesport, PA 15132 (412) 664‑2000
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213
- 275 Clairton BlvdWest Mifflin, PA 15236
- 275 Clairton Blvd, Suite 300bWest Mifflin, PA 15236 (412) 641‑4274
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Denise M. Chough as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Bethel Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethel Park, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164494951 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians