Quick answers
- Does Keith R. Pitchford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Keith R. Pitchford 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 Keith R. Pitchford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 822 Original Medicare patients and 21,475 services for Keith R. Pitchford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Keith R. Pitchford's NPI number?
- 1568462729. 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 Keith R. Pitchford, 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 | 822 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 21,475 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)11,860 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7329)5,213 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,406 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)445 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)365 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes27%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Keith R. Pitchford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Keith R. Pitchford 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health Rensselaer, IncRensselaer, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151324
- Pinnacle HospitalCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 150166
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Keith R. Pitchford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1020 E Commercial AveLowell, IN 46356 (219) 365‑0220
- 1300 LincolnwayValparaiso, IN 46383
- 9615 Keilman StSaint John, IN 46373
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Keith R. Pitchford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rci (WRS) LLC360 clinicians in the group
- Great Lakes Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rci (WRS) LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Chicago College Of Osteopathy |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568462729 |
| 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