Quick answers
- Does Raymond M. Planinsic accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raymond M. Planinsic 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 Raymond M. Planinsic see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 211 services for Raymond M. Planinsic. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raymond M. Planinsic's NPI number?
- 1245205780. 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 Raymond M. Planinsic, 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 | 141 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 211 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)47 services
- Anesthesia for partial removal of liver or management of bleeding including use of an endoscope (00792)18 services
- Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)16 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)15 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)15 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes42%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Raymond M. Planinsic works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raymond M. Planinsic 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.
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390164
Practice locations
Addresses where Raymond M. Planinsic is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213
- 3459 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 648‑6161
- 3459 5th Ave, Fl 7Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 802‑3043
- 815 Freeport RdPittsburgh, PA 15215 (412) 784‑4396
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raymond M. Planinsic as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, 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 |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245205780 |
| 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