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Anesthesiology

Raymond M. Planinsic, MD

Works at hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Raymond M. Planinsic, MD is an anesthesiologist at 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Phone: (412) 648-6161. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Raymond M. Planinsic had 141 Original Medicare patients and 211 services. NPI 1245205780. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (412) 648‑6161
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
  • Group practice: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
  • Medical school: graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Raymond M. Planinsic, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients141
Services billed to Medicare211
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)47 services
  2. Anesthesia for partial removal of liver or management of bleeding including use of an endoscope (00792)18 services
  3. Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)16 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)15 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Raymond M. Planinsic is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other anesthesiologists in Pittsburgh

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

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Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245205780
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians